Jukebox Poetry

07/02/2021

To the tune of O Canada…

O Canada! Mother Nature’s Land
True inhabitants love, in all of us a choice.
With open hearts we see thee now
The True North as you are.
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand in love for thee.

Let’s make her land glorious and free!
O Canada we stand in love for thee.

O Canada we stand in love for thee!

03/13/2021

Sense of Time

I don’t know where I’ll be ten years from now,
But when I’m there, I’ll know where I am.
For I will look and see the birds fly,
I’ll take in the trees and witness the sky,
And I’ll know where I am.

I don’t know where I’ll be a year from now,
But when I’m there, I’ll know where I am.
For I will smell the scent of a flower,
The waft of a meal, the chance of a shower,
And I’ll know where I am.

I don’t know where I’ll be a month from now,
But when I’m there, I’ll know where I am.
For I will taste the spice of life,
The salt of tears, the sweetness of strife,
And I’ll know where I am.

I don’t know where I’ll be a week from now,
But when I’m there I’ll know where I am.
For I will feel the wind in my hair,
The pull of the ground, the weight of the air,
And I’ll know where I am.

I don’t know where I’ll be a day from now,
But when I’m there I’ll know where I am.
For I will hear the beat of my feet,
The song of the bees, the rhythm of the street,
And I’ll know where I am.

I don’t know where I’ll be a moment from now,
But Now I’m here and I know where I am.
Head in the water, body afloat,
Heart in my ears, words in my throat,

“I am here. I am life. I am free.”

Julie Connolly
~ Jukebox Poetry ~

02/26/2021

The hard copy of my first published poem arrived on my doorstep today. Thank you so much Sierra Acton! You’re such a good friend.

02/02/2021

01/18/2021

Under Lying

Both of us are brainwashed
And think it is the other,
We sit here on our high horse
Spewing blame upon our brother.

For he is clearly evil
While we bear all the light,
And she has no idea
Which justifies the fight.

That you think we’ve made mistakes,
“Our direction’s a blunder,”
Effects not our conviction
We’re righteous in our plunder.

Here is the imperative
When violence is allowed,
“If you can do it, so can I,
There’re reasons to be proud.”

We’re gaining traction now
And don’t know how to stop,
Like bullies on the playground
Hate fills every thought.

The destination’s undefined
The path completely covered.
We’ll stumble and fight to win
Caring not for those who’ve suffered.

Yet here we are in chaos
Blind to the broken story,
Preaching to all who’ll listen
Seeking ultimate glory.

You know it’s fear that drives us,
Stop yelling in our faces.
Isn’t love the antidote?
It’s time for new embraces.

We don’t know how you’ll do it
But history hopes you will,
Snap us out of delusion
And save us from the kill.

Please come quick, don’t take too long
We’re drowning in our sorrow,
Soon you’re sinking with us
And there will be no morrow.

Be sure to say it loud enough
The Truth is under lying,
Tell it so all can hear you:
It’s Love that’s reconciling.

~ Julie Connolly
January 18, 2021