We need role models

Role models are those
You choose to admire
To be like them
Is your desire

President Bush
Who we did elect
Would he be someone
You would select

Did he tell us this war
Would take many years
Thousands have died
No end it appears

President Clinton
Behaved like a fool
He lied to us all
Like a boy in school

A pretty young intern
Gave him attention
And a lot more
But I won’t mention

Prince Charles of England
Couldn’t be faithful
To Princess Diana
He was ungrateful

When Camilla became
More than a friend
Diana then said
This marriage must end

You can admire
A family member
A teacher, a friend
Who you choose to remember

By, Randee Saber 7/4/06

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Nothing ventured
Nothing gained
Life’s a gamble
Don’t restrain

Pay your money
Take your chances
In spite of any
Circumstances

Let the buyer beware
It’s always true
Because the seller
Won’t care about you

You snooze, you lose
If you wait too long
Because someone else
Will come along

The more you make
The more you spend
Save your money
And do not lend

Here today
Gone tomorrow
Money you had
You now have to borrow

If at first
You don’t succeed
Try again
With a lot more speed

By, Randee Saber 7/2/06

I'd like to be a Redneck

I’d like to be a Redneck
Just try it out a bit
To see if their lifestyle
For me, could really fit

A home can be real roomy
A yard can be real prety
A trailer's very small
A trailer park is gritty

My trailer would be furnished
With discards on the street
I wouldn’t have nice dishes
In cool whip bowls we'd eat

I wouldn’t own a foreign car
I’d drive a pick up truck
One that’s old and battered
If it breaks I’m out of luck

My clothes would be real tacky
I’d buy them second hand
Short skirts and low cut blouses
Attention I’d command

There are no deed restrictions
Old cars parked everywhere
If I would live with Rednecks
No one would really care

The more I think about it
No need to check it out
I will not be a Redneck
I'm certain, there's no doubt

By, Randee Saber 6/4/06

What am I doing in Texas

What am I doing in Texas
I’m not a Southern Belle
I was born in Philadelphia
A place I liked so well

What am I doing in Texas
A state that’s really hot
And no one should forget
This is where JFK was shot

What am I doing in Texas
I don’t even own a horse
Nor can I even ride one
I was taken here by force

What am I doing in Texas
One son has moved away
He lives out in San Diego
And there he plans to stay

What am I doing in Texas
We left to escape the cold
We needed a bigger home
The one up North we sold

What am I doing in Texas
A place I have made friends
I go to the beach quite often
It seems the heat never ends

What am I doing in Texas
My husband is semi-retired
He has his own little business
He’s the boss and can’t be fired

What am I doing in Texas
What am I doing here
I do enjoy the Mexican Food
Margaritas and Shiner Bock beer

What am I doing in Texas
The same as everyone
Living from day to day
Doing what needs to be done

By, Randee Saber 6/4/06

No news is no news

No news is good news
It's an old saying
But no news is no news
You still may be praying

Praying this news
You’re waiting to hear
Will be so exciting
You’ll stand up and cheer

There’s good news and bad news
And news you’re still waiting
Here’s hoping this news
Is worth celebrating

By, Randee Saber 6/24/06

Loneliness

With all the people in the world
Then why am I alone
I ask myself this question
The answer is unknown

The house is big but empty
The boys have moved away
The dog is still here with me
Until he dies he’ll stay

My husband’s always working
He hasn’t much to say
His presence is unnoticed
Because he’s gone each day

I stay at home too often
Sitting on a chair
Because I can no longer work
Life seems to be unfair

This big old house is empty
A home I should enjoy
It’s not the answer to my life
A life not filled with joy

I know I’ll be less lonely
If anyone will stay
And maybe watch a movie
They won’t be in my way

So where are all the people
And can they not come here
To sit and bring me comfort
And a little bit of cheer

By, Randee Saber 4/15/06

Holiday candy - wait a day

They’re all lined up
In one long row
The Valentine hearts
Are ready to go

Those beautiful hearts
Red boxes with bows
To see what’s inside
The label shows

Propped on shevles
These hearts will wait
Until they are bought
For a Valentine date

But when I return
The following day
A few pretty hearts
Are still on display

Valentine hearts
Those still around
I'll buy one today
A bargain I found

Holiday candy
Will go on sale
The following day
And that’s without fail

By, Randee Saber 2/3/07