Social Commentary Poetry

American Idol

Rock Star

An oxymoron

Crowds cheer

Rock on

Rock on

The Grateful are Dead

Morrison

Joplin

Hendrix

Children aspire

To catch the fire

“When I grow up I want to be a "Rock Star”

They don’t know they can’t have both

A high price to pay for

Groupies

No lasting relationships

Recreational drugs

Once vices

Now habits

On the Road again

In a cold hotel room after the show

Unstrung Heroes

The world has gone mad or has always been so

Why else would it make sick souls it’s heroes

All through time  inevitably

The famous have gone down in history

But their fame  it seems  has been terribly maimed

With disease  misery  and life’s tragedy

Elvis’s Pelvis was long acclaimed

Yet he died overdosed on drugs

Fat  weak and lame

Marilyn Monroe was legendary

For her lips  her breasts and her imagery

Drowned in a pool her life rather brief

Unable to cope with her pain and her grief

Lennon  Morrison  Hendrix and Joplin

With drugs and booze  left their minds quiet fried

Never the less they are valued and prized

Their lives quite seriously eulogized

Considered poetic greats of their day

Still their lives turned out to be rather gray

As Ann Sexton and Sylvia Plath

Left suicide in their aftermath

Clinton and Nixon and Kennedy

Whose personal lives were far from free

Of disease and corruption

Left a trail of destruction

As they lied to us all and one  “Never Inhaled”

All got off scot free when they should have been jailed

For murder or adultery,

But as President

“These laws don’t apply to me”

One of the sickest crimes of the day

Was when Simpson blew his own wife away

But because he was athletic and good with a ball

The world let him off

Because after all

His life should be free of punishment

Because “All Star Players” are always exempt

Sometimes I think I must be living in Hell

An asylum of absurdity is the place that I dwell

To be sentenced to earth as the place of my birth

Where the crazier one is the more valued his worth

Are we really such fools to allow the race

To put these kinds of people in the realm of first place

To guide lead direct and be idolized

People whose lives really should be despised

We vote them in, put them up on the wall

We cheer and we clamor

Make them King of the Hall

Are Earth’s souls so lost they must follow the lost

To death, to Hell and Oblivion

Isn’t there anyone whose memory lives on

Are their truly no saints or souls worthy

Of our praise and our votes and honest glory

Ode to Tattoos

Once handsome men are now freaks

Women a side show at the circus

It has become the trend

Putting  permanent life marks on flesh

Once a birthmark was thought a curse from God

Especially in visible places

Now young and old enjoy marring their body

With ugly designs

Once hidden in some secret place

Now they force us to witness their masochistic acts

Purplish blue black and indigo colors

Blur the beauty God gave them

Once thought extreme

Now they parade their anti-social behavior

Like a badge on arms and legs

An art exhibition we didn’t choose to attend

Some say their tatts mean something

A tribute to someone

Some say they are sensitive souls

Expressing themselves

I beg to differ

Anyone who consciously chooses

To hurt themselves for attention

Doesn’t care if they offend

Is not someone I choose to know

Face Book Follies

Let it all hang out

Give every sorted detail of your personal life

Nothing sacred

Make political stands that alienate your friends

Your family

Divide the country with political rants

Hide behind a screen spewing venom

Cause division

Hatred

Abuse family and friends

Show off vices, drinking, tatts, dark sides of character

Teenagers

Threaten and bully

Cause someone to commit suicide

with cruel words

Cat fish and lie

Stalk and spy

Gross people out with obscene

Pictures of man’s cruelty

To animals

Or each other

Use filth and foul

Sociopaths on the prowl

Definitely the wrong ways to use face book

Face book

Friend or foe

You decide

Epilogue For The Homeless

The homeless are great

They Manipulate

Playing victim and preying on good Christian hearts

The con their game

They use different disguises

And different faces

One man who is always out there has many

Sometimes a goatee

Sometimes a long beard

Sometimes a hat

Sometimes just looks weird

He stands on the median

Always a forlorn face

 looking down

He should get an academy award

for acting

They have different signs

Preferably scrawled on cardboard is a good technique

One I saw said 

Stranded 

Please anything will help

I called her on it as she as she got on her hidden bike

smiling

One sign said

I used to have a life once

I decided to talk to her about it

Same old sob story

Sores all over her face

Wasn’t going to admit she was a meth addict

Another sign said

I used to be somebody

Well she’s still somebody

Somebody on the streets

Another sign

Will work for food

Four restaurants hiring on the same street

Homeless and Hungry

Anything will help

When you give them food they’re disappointed

One man made a much better living begging

A cab driver told me they often make $200 a day

A better wage than his fifteen an hour plus tips

It’s lucrative

begging

I’ve interviewed a few to see

How they ended up on the streets

Ran away because my mother was a drug addict

Or her husband was sexually abusing me

Husband was an alcoholic

All pretty legit reasons

Sometimes tragic

Sometimes real

Usually not

It’s the lazy man’s profession

Some like it

They don’t mind the vagabond life

Enjoy the gypsy life riding the rails

They’ve made their own bed

Don’t mind sleeping in a bag on the streets

It’s just like camping

Much easier than taking care of a house

All that responsibility

They like the simple life

Most take your money for alcohol and drugs

They don’t really want food

Don’t be fooled and feel too sorry for these

“Victims”

Sometimes these “Victims” are victimizing

You

Zero Population Growth

Some people believe in quality

Not quantity

Unlike California who adds a new million each year

Or India

Teeming with life

Beggars

Merchants

Yogis

Cremation at the Ganges

Recycling life into another reincarnation

Or China

Population grew so large the government forced contraception

Only one for a while

Only two in the country

A boy valued more than a girl

Infanticide of females became too common

Today freeways buzz like bees twenty four seven

Traffic stopping like clogged arteries at rush hours

New lanes and new structures line them with commerce

Urban sprawl leaving no room

For pastures for cows

Meadows for Meadow Larks

Or clean air to breathe

Back in the seventies there was a push

Only two children per couple

The world then was three billion

Now fifty years later the world population bulges

More than double

Humanity has not taken the idea seriously

Responsibility with the life force

An afterthought

When does the earth reach

“The fullness of it’s Creation”

Does that mean humanity is the only life form left

Resting,Relaxing, and Rejuvenating in the Grand Bahama

There is nothing like the ocean to rejuvenate my soul and the turquoise clear water and white sands of the Bahamas are definitely a way to do it. There are different colors of the turquoise ocean just like the turquoise stones from deep blue to blue green. Another name would be aqua-marine and that really describes the lighter blues of the water. The sands on the beaches  range from coral to various shades of off white to almost white around the island. There is nothing like the calm and relaxing waters and the beautiful marine life from lavender and blue sea fans to "cu cu ca choo"sea turtles peacefully drifting in the waters.

A favorite place for lunch and wading in the waters is Banana Beach. The sand bar reaches way out into the water at low tide and people love to wade around it in the warm waters that range from lower to higher seventy degrees. The food at the Banana Beach restaurant is tasty with fresh fish, conck fritters, and other sea and surf fare. Palm trees surround it and it is very laid back and people come in and out all day to enjoy the atmosphere and the food.

The Island people are very friendly and polite. Always greeting you with a "Good Day" or "Good Afternoon" and there English is very good with a little Bahamian twang at times. They believe in the bible and there are Churches all over the island. They seem to believe and live the Christian creed as well and I hear them talking to each other about bible lessons.

Hibiscus of many different colors grow everywhere. I have discovered not only their beauty but the tea that can be created from them which is a little tangy and pinkish in color from the many shades of hibiscus. It is good with a little honey or lemon.

Pictures are worth a thousand words some I am including them to help you visualize this captivating and mellow place.

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Spiritual/Inspirational    Non Fiction

Spiritual Help in An Ailing World  By Ann Hughes  Amazon

Too many have given up a spiritual foundation in their homes and it is reeking havoc on our Society. A return to strong morals and spiritual values is the much needed remedy. Find ways to find purpose and meaning in life again.

How to Help Your Kids in a Troubled World By Ann Hughes Amazon
Families are in crisis today. Parents and children need some support and guidance to make their families strong again. Help your children be happy and healthy in body mind and spirit and feel successful in their lives.

Children's Books

The Rainbow World  By Andrea Hughes  Amazon

Teach your children to love and respect all the races and cultures in the world

Wise Ways  By Andrea Hughes Amazon

A wise wizard teaches some young people secrets to having a healthy world through Help, Hope, Healing and Harmony

Poetry and other Collections

Connections  by Ann Hughes  Amazon
We are all connected to each other in different ways. Explore some of those connections
A collection of  Short Stories and Essays

Slipping Through Time  by Ann Hughes  Amazon
A collection of poetry

Insanity in California

Interesting that the LA Times did this.  Lou Dobbs reported this on CNN and it cost him his job.  The only network we would see this on would be FOX.  All the others are staying away from it.  Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, this should be of great interest to you!

 

Just One State - be sure and read the last part... try for 3 times.

 

This is only one State... If this doesn't open your eyes, nothing will!

 

From the L.A. Times.

 

1. 40% of all workers in LA County (10.2 million people) are working for cash; and not paying taxes.  This is because they are predominantly illegal immigrants, working without a green card.

 

(Donald Trump was right)

 

2. 95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens.

 

3. 75% of people on the most wanted list in Los Angeles are illegal aliens.

 

4. Over 2/3 of all births in Los Angeles County are to illegal alien Mexicans on Medi-Cal, whose births were paid for by taxpayers.

 

5. Nearly 35% of all inmates in California detention centers are Mexican nationals;
>>they are here illegally.

 

6. Over 300,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County are living in garages.

 

7. The FBI reports half of all gang members in Los Angeles are most likely illegal aliens from south of the border.

 

8.  Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties are illegal.

 

9.  21 radio stations in LA are Spanish- speaking.

 

10. In LA County, 5.1 million people speak English; 3.9 million, speak Spanish.  (There are 10.2 million people, in LA County.)

 

(All 10 of the above facts were published in the Los Angeles Times)

 

Less than 2% of illegal aliens are picking our crops, but 29% are on welfare.  Over 70% of the United States' annual population growth, (and over 90% of California, Florida, and New York), results from immigration.  Also, 29% of inmates in federal prisons are illegal aliens.

 

We are fools for letting this continue.

 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

 

Send copies of this letter, to at least two other people.  100, would be even better.

 

This is only one State...If this doesn't open your eyes nothing will, and you wonder why Nancy Pelosi wants them to become voters!

 

IF YOU DON'T AGREE, JUST DELETE -- IF YOU DO PASS IT ON!  WHERE DO WE GET
THESE MORONS?

 

Windfall Tax on Retirement Income...  Adding a tax to your retirement is simply another way of saying to the American people "you're so damn stupid that we're going to keep doing this until we drain every cent from you".  Nancy Pelosi wants a Windfall Tax on Retirement Income.  In other words, tax what you have made by investing toward your retirement.  This woman is a nut case!  You aren't going to believe this.

 

Nancy Pelosi wants to put a Windfall Tax on all stock market profits (including Retirement fund, 401K and Mutual Funds)!

 

Alas, it is true - all to help the 12 Million Illegal Immigrants and other unemployed Minorities!

 

This woman is frightening. She quotes... 'We need to work toward the goal of equalizing income, (didn't Marx say something like this?) in our country; and at the same time limiting the amount the rich can invest.  (I'm not rich, are you?)

 

When asked how these new tax dollars would be spent, she replied:

 

We need to raise the standard of living of our poor, unemployed and minorities. For example, we have an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in our country who need our help along with millions of unemployed minorities. Stock market windfall profits taxes could go a long way to guarantee these people the standard of living they would like to have as Americans.

 

(Read that quote again and again and let it sink in.) 'Lower your retirement; give it to others who have not worked, as you have' for your money. Send this on to your friends. I just did! This lady is out of her mind!

Christian Rules for Social Media

This is the speech Rob gave in Sunday School on June 12, 2012

Stands at the podium

Just a minute I need to take care of something. Types on Phone for a minute.

Sorry, I just needed to unfriend someone

I saw an interesting video on social media about a father who was fed up with his sons constant texting during dinner so the next night he brought in an old typewriter and starting banging out the keys. He kind of got his point across.

Social Media is causing division in families and in our country today

People seem to get into arguments about politics and religion and who is right. It becomes a “Rightitis” contest and causes a lot of division. People become proud in their hearts over who is right. It’s important not to have “pride in our hearts” on social media. In a talk given in conference recently it warns against pride and how harmful it came be From the quote from President Uchdort is this statement about pride. ”The great enemy of charity is pride. Pride is one of the biggest reasons that marriages and families struggle. Pride is short-tempered unkind and envious. Pride exaggerates itself and ignores the virtues of others. Pride is selfish and easily provoked. Pride assumes evil intent where there is none and hides it’s own weakness behind clever excuses. Pride is cynical, pessimistic, angry and impatient. Indeed if Charity is the pure love of Christ then pride is the defining characteristic of Satan. The way you  treat your wife or children or parents or siblings may influence generations to come. What legacy do you want to leave posteriy? One of harshness, vengeance, anger, fear or isolation? Or one of love, humility, forgiveness, compassion, spiritual growth and unity.”

Sometimes social media seems like it should be called anti-social media with some of the posts I have been exposed to. It’s important to show some social skills and have good taste and class when posting on social media. It’s important to avoid posting things that could be offensive to others.

Some questions to ask ourselves about Social Media

Would I say something face to face to a person that I post on social media? It’s important not to hide behind screens and say things we wouldn’t say face to face.

Are the 1200 people I have as friends on facebook really my true friends? Would they stand up for me in a court of law? Do I really even know them?  Are they more important than my family?

Is my time on social media necessary to a productive life?

How much time do I waste on social media?

Are the things I post in good taste?

Am I gossiping about someone who isn’t there to represent themselves?

Would I make Christ one of my friends on Social Media?

Would I want Christ to see the things I post on Social Media?

Am I honest and truthful about who I really am on Social Media?

If is is extremely destructive or hurtful, do I report it?

There doesn’t seem to be any rules concerning social media but there should be

Here are some Christian Rules for Social Media my wife and I came up with

1. The golden rule: Be kind and loving : Post unto others as you would have others post unto you on social media

2. Don’t unfriend people unless they say highly destructive or offensive things. Let them know that it was offensive in a private message or in person and let them explain before you decide to unfriend them. It is unkind and causes alienation especially in families to unfriend someone, so think it through.

3. When teacher’s have taken the time and prepared a lesson to help you, often voluntarily, it’s important to show them respect and turn off devices and pay attention

4. Post things that are in good taste. Good posts are Humorous (as long as they don’t make fun of or hurt someone), educational, inspirational, helpful, interesting,fun, uplifting.

5. Make it a positive connection.It’s a good way to connect with family or others that don’t live near each other if you post loving things

6. Don’t post pictures, or anything else about someone else without permission

7. Avoid posts and topics that cause division with friends and family

8. There are times for social media and there are times for family, church and other activities. Keep a healthy balance.  

Our most important priority should be to show love to our families and to our fellowman as Christ has taught us to do.

In the Name of Jesus Christ Amen

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Spiritual Help in an Ailing World

We are living in a world of close to eight billion people. With all the population we are seeing much unrest and uncertainty. Many are frustrated with their lives and have no spiritual compass because their belief systems have been challenged by modern ideas and trends. It has hurt rather than helped society to give up spiritual values and ideas and the world seems to be declining rather than improving in many areas of respect for themselves and one another. The world needs spiritual help in the worst way to remedy some of the serious social illnesses that are prevalent today. “Spiritual Help in an Ailing World” gives help, hope and healing to the masses that have lost their way. A return to strong moral character and spiritual development of moral traits to help humanity is very much needed and an essential element to help the social ills of the world. We can find our way back to love and light and helping our fellow man only with a return to spirituality and spiritual values that have survived the test of time. These grass roots ideas need to applied to modern day that have been taught in the bible and other holy books throughout the history of the world. Only by doing so will we find, peace, happiness and fulfillment in our lives again.  A return to strong morals and spiritual values is the only remedy to making our world a better place for all of humanity.

About the Author:

Ann has always been a sensitive person and a spiritual seeker from a very young age. She has always had a yearning to study and search things pertaining to the spirit and for spiritual growth. She was endowed with several spiritual gifts including being a healer, empath, psychic, channel, and writer. She also enjoys music, directing,and producing plays and film projects many of a spiritual nature. Early in her twenties she began studying every spiritual book she could find seeking for more truth and light. From her search in these spiritual areas she became a light worker to heal and help others on this earth plane we all share. She is an ordained minister of the Universal Life church. She has also been and educator and teacher for over twenty five years. She was named to Convington’s Who’s Who of Amercan Educators in 2012.  She has written several books in many genres from children’s books to poetry. You can find more information about her books on her website: aimhighbooksann.wix.com

Spiritual Help in An Ailing World will be published through Amazon in 2016