Been There, Done That

By Lee Brock

I’m old enough to sit and muse,
I’ve paid my hurry, hurry up dues.
I can sit all day in my old house shoes,
Or do whatever else I choose.

I’ve been down the road a mile or two;
Seen lots of things, both old and new.
I’ve sat in church on an old hard pew;
Many good sermons I’ve slept through.

I’m old enough to sit in the shade,
And drink a glass of lemonade.
I think I’ve finally got it made;
I don’t worry about the grade.

I’m rocking along in my rocking chair.
I’m not worrying about losing my hair.
Someday I’ll climb the golden stair,
And see my Lord when I get there.

Buddy and Carolyn's Family

Front Row:Grandmother Brock, Granddaddy Brock, Nana Houchin, Carolyn Brock. Back Row:Tim Parham, Christy Parham, Brock Parham, Robin Brock, Logan Brock, Bryan Brock, Evan Brock, Ally Parham, Buddy Brock. This picture was taken in Christopher Matthew's , Bryan's Christian Book Store.

I AM AN AMERICAN

By Lee Brock

I am an American: how about you?
You can‘t tell it by my color;
You can’t tell it by my size;
You can’t tell it by my accent;
Nor the color of my eyes.

I am an American: how about you?
I can prove it many ways:
How I stand at strict attention
When my flag is passing by
And I wipe away a teardrop
From the corner of my eye.

I am an American: how about you?
When I repeat the salutation,
"Under God" is not left out:
When our troops are passing by me,
Watch me stand up; hear me shout.

I am an American: how about you?
I respect my neighbor’s fences,
And his rights I will protect.
If his rights are over-ridden
I’ll stand up, and I’ll object.

I am an American: how about you?
Stand with me against oppression,
Sing with me a patriot’s song:
"IN GOD WE TRUST" is our motto:
Lord. Help us keep her strong.