Dusty River

I went down to the river.
The river had dried.
The only water left
The tears that I cried.

Someday, it will rain.
I hope it comes soon.
We all prayed for rain,
We got a monsoon.

I went down to the river.
Saw all my soil washing down.
Rain killed off the farming,
Time to go work in town.

Birthday

At a certain age,

You really don’t want to have

Reminders of your birthday.

I’m old, I don’t need reminding.

However, if you remind me

To give me a birthday discount,

I will give you a pass.

Especially if it’s a good discount.