The Merit of Man

Drawn and Edited by:  Randy Sturridge

Once upon a time we all walked the lands

searching with hope to one day understand

The purposeful presence that bring about questions

Leading intellectuals to philosophize suggestions

Trial and error contract the scopes of limits

producing bi-products of various new secrets and sentiments 

Generations anew stretch further their reach

hypothesizing theories with a testament in each

Time doth pass as do great thinkers 

Leaving in their wake students and preachers

Reeling within the the absolute unknowns

allowing those forthcoming to secure similar tones

A history is built by the merit of man

Extending his passions to wake settled lands

We are a people of magnificient essence

Both in shape, stature, mentality and reference  

With each procession in lineage and line

We approach with courage in answering the unknown

Take time to appreciate your dear fellow man

For without man's good nature this world is damned. 

Randy Sturridge

For One Another

Drawn and Edited by: Randy Sturridge

A gift from one to another

Is not but everything that encourages others

The focus of life on distant shores subsides

Absolutes give way as molecules collide

Shades of Yesterday

Created By:  Randy Sturridge

Lost are the times that brought about prosperity

Replaced by the overwhelming foreshadowed hostilities

The Minds of the citizen grow more and more dependent 

Fostering entitlement and civil manner resentment

Conflicts rising among elected officials

Often stalemating over legislative dribble 

The right of the citizen to make their own choices

Is robbed from their hands as the government sponge moistens

Tipping the balance from a capitalistic nation

Through unconstitutional over-reached legislation

Mandates and policy bringing forth a bleak future

Where Independence and pride are not granted but looted

Randy Sturridge

Papa's War

"Wake, my boy, for I have little time

It's papa, calling, now awake your mind"

A boy of ten grumbles and stirs

hearing his father force rushed words

"What, papa? Why do you wake me?

It's still dark outside, can't you see?"

A father smiles and then he cries

A son so pure, full of youth and life

"Rise my boy, I must bid you farewell.

I must take leave for now, and must not dwell."

"It's fine papa, go, go if you must

I will see you when you return, I will not rust"

"My boy, I leave and may not come home

I've been called to war, to leave you all alone"

The boys opens his eyes and sits up in bed

The look in his father's eyes conveyed that of dread

"Leave to war, what do you mean?

Don't go, just stay here with me."

A father swells with all of strength

To hold back the tears that only war makes

"My boy, I can't, they would take both our lives

I must go, so that you can survive.

I love you son, I just wanted to say

Take care of your mother, and your sisters, okay.

You are the man of this household now

If I don't return, make your father proud."

"Papa, Papa, I love you Papa

I will make you proud Papa"

"That's my boy, now get back to sleep.

When you wake you will remember me"

The boy nods his head, and grows stern inside

The boy lays his head down, to dreams he returns

A father backs out of his lovely sons room

No longer a boy but a man now blooms.

Randy Sturridge

I am King, I am Man

Days come and days go

Some so fast others slow

A day will come just for me

A day where everyone will see

Overlooked and Unimportant

Neutral compliance of some assortment

A day unlike the other days

Will come for me where I shall say

"All you people, all you souls

ghouls of guise with hearts of coals

I am king and here I stand

Grande and noble upon this land

I walk on by you in the halls

on the streets and in malls

Recognition goes unsaid

As though even my shadow's dead

Every dog gets his chance

A day he basks in circumstance

Remember me for all your years

My image in your mind I've seared

Let my life be marked by this

I am not seen, to just dismiss

I am Randy take notice here

Forget me not in all your years

Change the world I have not

Touched your mind or maybe taught

Understand I am one

That loves so much anyone

I am purposeful inside

By which I live and shall then die

A mark I've left I hope I have

To be remembered is not bad

Timeless treasures I possess

For every moment I have left"

Randy Sturridge

t h e Setting Sun

www.dickiegonzo.com

Drawing: Inner Being

Artist: Randy Sturridge 


The expression "inner beauty" is often used to compliment a person's amicable nature or characteristics.  The drawing above serves to depict the "inner thoughts and characteristics of the other end of that spectrum.  That being said I now seek your advice. What do you think could produce a mind and inner being such as this?

This will be an interesting discussion for I am very interested in what everyone comes up with. 

Please share your opinion...

On the art or the Inquiry.

Masked

I drew this on August 20th 2011.  The inspiration behind this piece of art was simply draw into existence anything that should come forth.  This is the product.

Drawn with Sharpies.  In uploading the art I placed a mild black shadow as a border for the site.  Other than that the art is hand drawn.  Hope you like it.

Masked

Artist: Randy Sturridge

Wondering Why, Setting Sun and Lounge Lizard By Dickie Gonzo.

Enjoy this Music that has been displayed for your enjoyment.  Simply click on one the play buttons and it will start the associated song after a couple seconds. You can listen right from the page (you will not be redirected)...Took a bit to allow for this so do enjoy.  Three songs have been put down the feed so you may have a little variety .  This music has been written, synced and brought to life solely by one man.. Dickie Gonzo...brings you Wondering Why, Setting Sun, and Lounge Lizard.  All Unique Original Pieces that would desperately love feedback...You guys are great...Enjoy the awesome tunes from Dickie Gonzo....A Great Friend and very talented writer, musician, and artist.


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Lounge Lizzard.mp3 by Dickie Gonzo   Dickie Gonzo Brings You:  Lounge Lizard