The Ethereal Scupper

Author: NDExile

  • Servant Leadership

    Servant Leadership

    Of all that I’d ever wished for, for what I dreamed one day I’d be;

    I just wanted to be a blessing for all those who’ve been a blessing to me. 

    Thank you for sharing a kind word when I helped to meet your need.

    But without someone to serve, I could never perform a good deed. 

    There are times when you’ve been my servant, for which I sincerely thank you.

    The times I cherish most are when you’ve let me be your servant too. 

    For all that I’ve been given I know its not mine to keep. 

    For together we have sowed the seeds. and together we shall reap. 

    By ourselves we do not travel; we meet others along the way. 

    Those we encounter in the morning are those we serve today. 

    I pray I can serve you on the morrow; I pray our paths will cross. 

    For a day without serving others, is to be counted a day of great loss. 

  • Do Less, Be More

    What do you wish you could do more every day?

    Observing society and reflecting on what I’m seeing.

    There are many humans doing, but not so many being. 

    Focused on deadlines, commitments and achieving new goals. 

    Neglected is the care and feeding of their souls.

    I wish I would spend more time to follow these simple tips:

    Build an interior life, then emerge to build relationships.

  • I’d be more

    Observing society and reflecting on what I’m seeing.

    There are many humans doing, but not so many being. 

    Focused on deadlines, commitments and achieving new goals. 

    Neglected is the care and feeding of their souls.

    I wish I would spend more time to follow these simple tips:

    Build an interior life, then emerge to build relationships.

  • Let Saigon be Saigon

    Let Saigon be Saigon

    There was a man from Ho Chi Minh City. 

    Thought the name of the place was a pity. 

    Let bygones be bygones.

    Let Ho Chi Minh City be Saigon. 

    A song by any other name is a ditty. 

  • Now that’s cold

    Now that’s cold

    For those who long for Spring,

    Above the 45th Parallel it’s a psychological thing.

    The calendar says, “It’s here!”

    Mother Nature says, “No my dear.”

    ”Today more snow I’ll bring!”

  • Put it Right Here

    What tattoo do you want and where would you put it?

    Tattoos are an expression, create an impression and revel something too.

    The tattoo I want is one of a large Australian Kangaroo.

    Where is this likeness of said marsupial to appear?

    Why no place other than my dearly beloved’s rear.

  • Email Inspector

    Email Inspector

    There was a young man from Decker.

    In desperate need of a phishing checker. 

    He went about his way,

    With caution every day, 

    Using Clouseau as an email inspector. 

  • Left to Right, According to Height

    Left to Right, According to Height

    The other day occurred an event most surprising. 

    I’ll give some details ‘cuz I’m just summarizing. 

    I got thrown out of my local park, what a sight.

    I was seen arranging the squirrels by height.

    They didn’t like me critter sizing.

  • A Shot for That

    A Shot for That

    There was a young man from Bulgaria.

    While in Belize he contracted malaria. 

    Don’t worry a spat.

    We have a shot for that. 

    Size of the jigger will scare ya!

  • What a Croc

    What a Croc

    There was an animal psychologist from Clio.

    In his office was a crocodile from Cairo.

    The Doc had to convince his client,

    Who remained reclusive and silent.

    That he was a hypochondriac in de-Nile.