By Austin Meyermann
Vibrant color, rainbow shine
A kaleidoscope, of undefined
Blessed universe, in her gaze
The path ahead, future hazed
Rounding corners, writes the story
Wonder powered, life is glory
Tumble rocks, one million views
A kaleidoscope, each image true
Flipping stones, a search for meaning
Ocean stare, glimpse a gleaming
Sense of all, at the end
Know the world, as one true friend
Bon Iver, lucid dream
Inspiration, in Holocene
By Austin Meyermann
Look at you body all dust and bones
You sure do look old and alone
Its the mind here, I've left to listen
No more talking, just observing, driftin'
I'm not alive but also not dead
Fingerprints, remembrances in someone's head
Now part of the ancestry, a footnote or two
Who was he, why, and what did he do?
I lived, loved, laughed, suffered and lusted
I dreamt, acted, impacted, and trusted
I was a dad, husband, boss and friend
With the chance to do the same, I'd do it again
Now no regrets, longings, sufferings, or needs
Life the Wonder Ride, what a ride indeed!
And while only the Future knows what the future holds
It is still fun to guess...
I hope for possibility, happiness, for mine and all the rest
The courage to, the chance to do, this opportunity we owe them
So all of our kid's kid's kids can one day write their own poem
By Austin Meyermann
How could it be, this question we keep asking
There is no sense, no way to explain his passing
He so young, full of life, clever and strong
I could list more, you guys know!, I can go on and on
Someone we love has fallen, a tragedy
This was what I thought, until something came to me
A certain bit of info came into my possession
A communication intercepted, a digital impression
It was a promo video, live streamed with claims that you have to visit
Grainy footage, a figure passed and I asked….”Is it?”
The proprietor had pep in his step, a smirk on that face
I caught only a glimpse so let me describe the place
White sands, liquid rollers massaging the beach
Palm trees, seabreezing with a groan and a creak
A beach bonfire blazes not far from the bar
Tikis light paths, near and afar
Bikinis cling to forms of an asian persuasian
Reggae bump smooth beats on every occasion
The party is rolling and has been for hours
Dawns early rays stealing nights powers
I know what you are thinking, how it could it be?
But with Chris wasn’t there was always a little mystery...
As senseless as the news was that hit
This other story that came to me just seems to fit
So boys and girls our mission is clear
Find the secret island and report back to here
Oh, two other thing from the clip I must share
It’s important so please listen with extreme care...
Try a mosquito mojito, “It's the Best”, they all say
Clearly crafted by an expert to take pain away
Also notice the sign, freshly painted it red
Under New management, the cryptic message said
By Austin Meyermann
Generation Connect what a room of achievers
If you were Justin fans, you’d be the true Beliebers
Perhaps at times you might feel, um, a bit peculiar
You are not alone, I hope these words feel a little familiar
I profess my profession is important to me
Climbing ladders, or mountains, I want to achieve
Testing my mettle against what life has to offer
Waiting, or lazing, would just make me softer
Exercise business muscles everyday reps
Networking, connecting, give it my best
What are my goals, yeah, I keep a list
Write them down, Check them off, what’s next I insist
Luck favors the prepared, preparation is key
Unlocking doors, always do more with tenacity
I work SMARD, that’s smart-hard if you didn’t know
Both critical ingredients for making the dough
But it is not about just about the money, honestly its not
Like Hamilton says, its about having a shot
To do much, see it all, experience the world, little time for rest
Its why I work so hard, put in the hours, behind my work desk
Hats off to you, your confidence and courage, is amazing
I look forward to seeing you light up the trail you are blazing