Some friends aren't meant to be

Some friends aren't meant to be
You have to let them go
They always hurt your feelings
Respect they never show

A friend should not be told
Something confidential
Because you never know
They can become judgmental

A friend who is offensive
And won't apologize
You cannot reason with them
To reach a compromise

A dog can be your friend
They love to hear you talk
Waiting for those words
"How about a little walk"

Be your own best friend
Then no one can deceive
No one can betray you
And that you can believe

By, Randee Saber 7/2/2016

Volunteers

Volunteers are priceless

They’re needed everyday

Donating their time

Without asking for pay

Coaching kid’s sports

And scouting troops

Plus countless civic

And social groups

Because of their efforts

And money they raise

For churches, museums

Deserving our praise

There's so many places
That can use helpers
At food pantries
And animal shelters

With meals on wheels
Or as your tour guide
Great services
You would be denied

Those smiles they bring
To so many faces
With hospital visits
And classroom places

And volunteering

Will help fill their day

When they are retired

And don’t need the pay

They put out fires
These brave volunteers
Whenever they're needed
Without any fears

By, Randee Saber 1/7/2017

Thank you cards

Thank you cards

For gifts received

When I don’t get

I do get peeved

A gift that’s mailed

I’d like to know

If they got it

A card would show

How hard is it

To write a note

Saying you like

The large banknote

Birthday presents

And bridal showers

A thank you note

Even for flowers

Thank you cards

Handwritten and sent

Even for gifts

You’re not content

An email card

I didn’t expect

A video thank you

I’ll gladly accept

By, Randee Saber 12/26/2016

Traffic Jam

The cars are stopped

In one long row

A traffic jam

They cannot go

Just one person

In every car

They sit and wait

They can’t go far

The carpool lane

They cannot take

With just themselves

They can’t partake

The cost of gas

Cannot be split

Cause in their car

They only sit

No restroom stops
No place to eat
Because they're stuck
In  their car seat

So in my car

With room to spare

I'll sit and wait

When I can share

  

By, Randee Saber  10/17/2016

Seven Wonders of Oregon Trip (August 2016)

Oregon's 7 Wonders

While on a Mayflower tour

Sights I had never seen

Places I got to explore

Mt. Hood was truly amazing

The train ride was lots of fun

Plus I had time to shop

When the ride was done

On a boat ride in Hells Canyon

A dam we got to see

And the Geiser Grand Hotel

Really did relive history

The painted hills were lovely

Smith Rock I liked a lot

If they changed the schedule

More time we would have got

Crater Lake was beautiful

The sand buggies were a thrill

Waterfalls and light houses

Truly fit the bill

A damn good time I had

Aboard a comfortable bus

I mad a few new friends

And the guide dog never Fussed

By, Randee Saber  8/12/16

Too much baggage

Do you have baggage

Something your regret

A terrible thing

You’ll never forget

Heavy baggage

Or baggage that’s light

But when it’s carried

You don’t feel right

A secret you can’t tell

To a spouse or friend

Because your actions

You cannot defend

You’re weighted down

With this burden you carry

When you think about it

It’s kind of scary

If this baggage gets lost

Be glad that it’s gone

And happier you’ll be

Not to take it along

By, Randee Saber 4/3/2016

Entertainers

Frank Sinatra

A Philly guy

Whenever he sang

He made the girls cry

Elvis Presley

His hips would swing

No one had ever

Seen such a thing

The Beatles Invasion

No guns, just songs

Causing an uproar

Among the throngs

Michael Jackson

Did the moon walk

His personal life

Created much talk

Madonna came

Breaking the ice

It was okay for women

To be naughty and nice

Entertainers

We’ve come to adore

Many of whom

Are with us no more

By, Randee Saber written 8/5/06 & revised 3/26/16