What a loving daughter was she
Abandoning home and country
So she could bring her parents glee
And comforting that was her plea
In their last fling none could foresee
How long they'd cling and what would be
If anything last days would be
Then death does sting and they're set free
Now she can wing to her country
And do her thing, she's also free
Mockery and Ad Hominem
When we all sit in mockery
And think that scorn is comedy
When we mock others constantly
Well, that's just plain hypocrisy
When hearing an abusive speech
Don't mock, attack his overreach
Just formulate a better plan
Attack the logic not the man
Ad hominem's bad logic man
Unless competence is the plan
And credibility's less than
The virtue of an honest man
(Psalm 1:1c; Luke 11:37-54)
And think that scorn is comedy
When we mock others constantly
Well, that's just plain hypocrisy
When hearing an abusive speech
Don't mock, attack his overreach
Just formulate a better plan
Attack the logic not the man
Ad hominem's bad logic man
Unless competence is the plan
And credibility's less than
The virtue of an honest man
(Psalm 1:1c; Luke 11:37-54)
Entrepreneur
How do you say entrepreneur
Just like "tour" or the French word "fleur"
Is it like "cure" or like "chauffeur"
Like "brochure" or just like "prefer"
An entrepreneur needs a cure
If the business cannot endure
Perhaps he's an entrepren-oor
With a business that's too obscure
If an entrepreneur does well
Perhaps they have learned how to spell
Pronouncing words just like a belle
Just like a French mademoiselle
Someone is an entrepreneur
When their business begins to purr
And profits begin to occur
And days go so fast like a blur
Just like "tour" or the French word "fleur"
Is it like "cure" or like "chauffeur"
Like "brochure" or just like "prefer"
An entrepreneur needs a cure
If the business cannot endure
Perhaps he's an entrepren-oor
With a business that's too obscure
If an entrepreneur does well
Perhaps they have learned how to spell
Pronouncing words just like a belle
Just like a French mademoiselle
Someone is an entrepreneur
When their business begins to purr
And profits begin to occur
And days go so fast like a blur
No Restrooms in DC
There are no restrooms in DC
No toilets, no WC
I'm driving and I want to pee
No parking spots that I can see
No toilets, no WC
I'm driving and I want to pee
No parking spots that I can see
Hey GPS can you help me
Find a toilet, that is my plea
It has no clue and I agree
Find a restaurant I decree
Find a toilet, that is my plea
It has no clue and I agree
Find a restaurant I decree
Not even just a nearby few
So far away? That can't be true
Let me see, a Subway will do
But there's no parking there for you
So far away? That can't be true
Let me see, a Subway will do
But there's no parking there for you
No gas stations with public loo
Will a hand held urinal do?
Stop the car, relief's overdue
Will a hand held urinal do?
Stop the car, relief's overdue
I spilled it, now I'm soaked all through
Found an expensive place to park
And still no restroom, I remark
Surely an advanced school will do
But they won't let her use their loo
A lady's pity for my wife
The Brookings Institute gives life
What's wrong with Washington I muse
It's not the swamp; it's bathroom blues
Global Rover
A friend said my time was over
No more running through wild clover
No more playing global rover
Let the settled life take over
That was forty years ago now
And still I've made no final bow
Just one more trip I'll make somehow
I pray that my time will allow
When all my friends want to retire
I hope that I still have some fire
And when they all start to expire
Of new adventures I'll inquire
And when my time on earth is done
I won't look back on where I've run
And won't be missing any fun
The best adventure has begun
No more running through wild clover
No more playing global rover
Let the settled life take over
That was forty years ago now
And still I've made no final bow
Just one more trip I'll make somehow
I pray that my time will allow
When all my friends want to retire
I hope that I still have some fire
And when they all start to expire
Of new adventures I'll inquire
And when my time on earth is done
I won't look back on where I've run
And won't be missing any fun
The best adventure has begun
Psalm 5 Hear me Pray Lord
David’s Psalm for choral pursuit
To be accompanied by flute
Hear me pray Lord, to you I cry
My meditation as I sigh
I choose you as my God and King
This prayer to you alone I bring
O Lord, I pray in the morning
I look to you at day’s dawning
You find no thrill in wickedness
You do not welcome sinfulness
Before you boasting will not stand
Nor evil in your holy land
You will destroy the source of lies
Deceit and bloodshed you despise
I enter your house by your love
And bow to your Temple above
Among my enemies lead me
Make the way plain for me to see
Not a word from their mouth is true
Destruction is all that they view
Their words have the stench of a grave
And flattery is what they crave
God they are guilty one and all
By their evil counsel they fall
Drive them out, we don’t want their crimes
They’ve made trouble too many times
Let all who take refuge in you
Shout for joy, for you see us through
You bless the righteous all around
With a shield of love you surround
Postlude (Matthew 6:9-13)
Father in heaven, you’re the one
Who’s Name we give acclamation
We pray that your kingdom will come
That here on earth your will be done
To be accompanied by flute
Hear me pray Lord, to you I cry
My meditation as I sigh
I choose you as my God and King
This prayer to you alone I bring
O Lord, I pray in the morning
I look to you at day’s dawning
You find no thrill in wickedness
You do not welcome sinfulness
Before you boasting will not stand
Nor evil in your holy land
You will destroy the source of lies
Deceit and bloodshed you despise
I enter your house by your love
And bow to your Temple above
Among my enemies lead me
Make the way plain for me to see
Not a word from their mouth is true
Destruction is all that they view
Their words have the stench of a grave
And flattery is what they crave
God they are guilty one and all
By their evil counsel they fall
Drive them out, we don’t want their crimes
They’ve made trouble too many times
Let all who take refuge in you
Shout for joy, for you see us through
You bless the righteous all around
With a shield of love you surround
Postlude (Matthew 6:9-13)
Father in heaven, you’re the one
Who’s Name we give acclamation
We pray that your kingdom will come
That here on earth your will be done
That you fulfill our daily needs
And forgive us our sinful deeds
As we forgive sins against us
And keep us from enticing lust
And forgive us our sinful deeds
As we forgive sins against us
And keep us from enticing lust
Deliver us from the evil one
For yours is the kingdom. Amen
For yours is the kingdom. Amen
Psalm 4 Hear my Call God
David’s Psalm for a choir that sings
To be accompanied by strings
Hear my call, God my righteousness
You’ve relieved me in my distress
Hear my prayer, have mercy on me
Men try to shame me without plea
How long love vanity and lies?
Take a pause and learn to be wise
The Lord sets the godly apart
He hears when we call, so take heart
Be angry and yet do not sin
Pause in bed, let thinking begin
Offer righteous sacrifices
Put trust in the Lord’s devices
Many ask, “Who will bring us good?”
Lord, the Light of Your Presence would
You have put gladness in my heart
More than those with a great head start
More than those at a feast to dine
Who are well fed with grain and wine
I will lie down in peace to sleep
My life I know you’ll safely keep
Postlude (Matthew 1:21, 18:11; Luke 14:28)
She gave birth to Jesus her Son
He’ll save His people from all wrong
He came to save that which was lost
Now first sit down and count the cost
To be accompanied by strings
Hear my call, God my righteousness
You’ve relieved me in my distress
Hear my prayer, have mercy on me
Men try to shame me without plea
How long love vanity and lies?
Take a pause and learn to be wise
The Lord sets the godly apart
He hears when we call, so take heart
Be angry and yet do not sin
Pause in bed, let thinking begin
Offer righteous sacrifices
Put trust in the Lord’s devices
Many ask, “Who will bring us good?”
Lord, the Light of Your Presence would
You have put gladness in my heart
More than those with a great head start
More than those at a feast to dine
Who are well fed with grain and wine
I will lie down in peace to sleep
My life I know you’ll safely keep
Postlude (Matthew 1:21, 18:11; Luke 14:28)
She gave birth to Jesus her Son
He’ll save His people from all wrong
He came to save that which was lost
Now first sit down and count the cost
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