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"Fall" by Mark Stutzman

Fall is my favorite time of year.
I always hold this season dear.
The air is crisp and colors change.
Everything seems to re-arrange.
The leaves change from green to red.
Children dream of pumpkins from bed.
The smell of smoke loft's through the air.
You can always find a country fair.
Take the time to look around.
There's always something new to be found.
You might see a deer eating some clover.
Or a flock of geese flying over.
The frost on the grass in the morning light.
I will never tire of that sight.
So by now I guess it's easy to see.
That fall is the best time of year for me.
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"Sometimes I wonder"

Sometimes I wonder as I sit here and write
will it all ever end? will I be alright?
I don't want to come off as being rude.
But It may seem like I'm one messed up dude.
These feelings I have are not soon forgotten.
And at times they make me feel downright rotten.
But that doesn't mean I don't know how to smile.
In my shoes just walk a mile.
I can be happy and sunny and bright.
But often that just doesn't seem quite right.
So these feelings flow from my brain to the pen.
I'm hoping one day they'll come to an end.
So for now I'm content to sit here and write.
Don't be scared of me you know I won't bite.
Look at me. Look right in my eye's.
Deep inside you'll see a surprise.
I am not full of despair and doom.
In my heart there is lot's of room.
Sometimes I wonder as I sit here and write.
Will It all ever end? Will I be alright?

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"Friends at the crossroads"

There are times in everybody's life when a crossroad is reached and a decision must be made.
You make it while your thoughts are fresh before they start to fade.
The choice you make either wrong or right.
Gives many a person a sleepless night.
Your choices effect so many lives.
At times you wonder how you survive.
Make a wrong one and you will see.
A ripple effect from A to Z.
A right one can make you seem like a pro.
But make one wrong and we'll see who you know.
A true friend won't care if they are wrong or right.
They just care if your doing alright.
Friends like this are few and far between.
But when you find one you will have seen.
A friend is not there to steer you through life.
To judge you and criticize and add to your strife.
No.. A friend is there to help you along.
And make you feel like you really belong.
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"The Young man"

A young man once stood on his porch and sighed.
Why do I feel like someone just died?
I know life's not easy it's not supposed to be fair.
But why do I feel like I just don't care?
Nothing has happened that's sudden and brash.
It just sort of builds like an untreated rash.
Before you know it your starting to feel.
That this can't be happening this isn't for real.
Your gut's have been feeling this burn for a while.
But you cover it up with a quick witted smile.
Nobody knows what your feeling inside.
Until you explode and there's nothing to hide.
It all gets exposed for the world to see.
And everyone says I'm glad he's not me.
You think you know me and feel my pain.
Well I'll tell you I think your insane.
Nobody knows for sure what I feel
I alone feel it and assure you it's real.
So if you see this man don't assume he's okay.
Don't pass him by as you go on your way.
Give him a hug and make sure he's alright.
And make an otherwise dismal day, sunny and bright.
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