Whimsical Wednesday
OK everyboday…what do you say? How about we all pitch in and make it a whimsical Wednesday? I’ll do my part. I’ll write you a poem just for the occasion. Then, all you have to do is keep your whimsy … Continued here
Category Archives: Rhymes
Glisten – a poem by my younger self
Sometimes I’ll pick a word just because I like the sound of it…and then write a poem or song all around that single word. Not because it has any special story behind it. Simply because it can then become its … Continued here
Pleasant Breeze
There’s nothing like a pleasant breeze to lift your spirits first thing in the morning. Here in Colorado we’ve reached that time of year when we can open the windows in the morning and let the pleasant breezes waft through … Continued here
If your chain is missing links And your cup is missing drinks, Then I have to say methinks there is a snag… ‘Cause we need all of the parts Before drawing up the charts… Or we’ll feel it in our … Continued here
A Time For Yesterday
Sitting in the sunshine one day, back in 1973, a phrase popped into my head. “A time for yesterdays”. I don’t know why that happens. But it still does, and I must say I’m glad. On that particular day, I … Continued here
Imagine, for a minute, that there are 7 layers of the heart. The first layer is a deep, dark indigo where the heart is conceived. The second layer is a rich, regal purple where the heart is created. The third … Continued here
When tomorrow comes, it won’t be here. Have you ever thought about it that way? I came up with my own “famous” quote about it. I say “Today is yesterday’s tomorrow and tomorrow’s yesterday”. When you read it, I think … Continued here
How about making this Saturday and Sunday a weekend to remember? “But Tony (you say to your computer or mobile monitor) “It’s just another weekend. I don’t have any plans, money, or ideas. How could I and why should I … Continued here
Play The Mandolin
As many of my friends, through the years, can attest…country music isn’t my favorite. Now, before you jump on my case…give my “Bedtime Buckaroos” lullaby songs a listen. You’ll see that I not only play some country music…I even write … Continued here
Today I’m gonna give you the keys to a wonderful superpower. When I share this secret, you’ll be able to start seeing the invisible. How cool is that?! I know this world seems like a tough place. And that’s because … Continued here
Toe Tapping Slippers
“Toe Tapping Slippers” was a little song I played maybe twice. I liked the idea of the song, but I didn’t end up actually liking the song. And it was MY song. That’s how it goes sometimes in the world … Continued here
During the day you probably have a lot of tasks…or lists…or duties. Right? Or maybe you have one main focus, but it requires your attention all day. Correct? Either way…do you ever catch yourself daydreaming and wishing things were different? … Continued here
I’d like to take just a few minutes to tell you about my lover today. And before you jump to any conclusions…this is a G-rated website, and it’s a G-rated article. In recent posts here on TonyFunderburk.com, I’ve been sharing … Continued here
Imagine you’re a jellyfish…just jellyfishin’ along, mindin’ your own business. Suddenly you look behind you and see a huge cloud of mud coming your way in the water. You swim with all your might and as fast as you can, … Continued here
Potato Chips
Have you ever read the ingredients for Lay’s potato chips? Just in case you haven’t, the ingredients are potatoes, salt, and oil. And with only three ingredients, just like their commercial used to say…I don’t think anyone can eat just … Continued here
Carefree Life
Just because I might consider myself a whimsical writer doesn’t mean I’ve always had a carefree life. Look closely at the picture and see the pencil-printed words I wrote during a battle with a broken heart. Ah youth… I spent … Continued here
Fooled Me
There have been people in my life who have truly fooled me. Not many, but some. Sometimes, all it takes to write something whimsical…something not very self-explanatory…is a negative experience. I think many of those kinds of experiences helped turn … Continued here
Finger Painting In The Sand
I remember seeing an album cover…yes, I said album cover…back in the early seventies where the singer was sitting on a beach. And it looked like he was finger painting in the sand. The colors, the setting, the whole arrangement … Continued here
Standing On The Brink
What do you think of when you hear the expression “standing on the brink?” Maybe you know that the definition of “brink” is either the extreme edge of land typically just before a steep incline or cliff or on the … Continued here
Today I’m gonna do something I haven’t done in over 40 years. I’m gonna share the lyrics to the very first song I ever wrote. Ironically it’s a song with no name. And I only noticed that omission this very … Continued here
Life is calling. It wants you…it needs you wide awake. Be clear-headed, vigilant, and ready. Stop living in a dream. It’s OK to dream. If it wasn’t, I sure would have wasted a lot of time writing all those lullaby … Continued here