Addiction- The Friendly Foe
It all really started, quite innocent enough.
We drank those first beers, we took those first puffs
Thinking we were cool, as elders in the room.
Then life reared it’s head, with that legendary loom
Having a great time, with friends gathered round
Everyone so happy, getting stoned with no bounds
Disguised as some kids, just having fun
When given the chance, It’d be best to just run.
The lure of a car, with pretty girls in the back
On top of the world, until that demon strikes back
Cruising through life, worried about one thing
Where’s my next dollar, when’s my next fling
As time carries on, much has not changed
Day after day, the goal was the same
Many years gone, on the wrong flow
Escape all the nonsense, and trouble in tow
Imaginary friends, last as long as your stash
Then move to the next, chasing more cash
Thinking it be different, at the time was insane
There’s only one person, Of whom we can blame
The escape we pursue, is one of great struggle
Avoid that first high, will eliminate this trouble
Many will avoid , being gripped by this beast
Yet we all know good people, who now lie beneath
Life is so awesome, from the outside looking in
Losing family and friends, is the price of this sin
When it’s time for replacement, remember one thing
There’s plenty of life, burning deep from within
If someone so special, will help you don your red cape
Look for phone booth, and dare to escape.
Follow the power that lies just beneath
The life of abundance, the Lord will bequeath
In loving memory of Andy
The demons he could not escape
Hopefully this tribute will help someone escape their demons
CL January 2, 2022
Far Too Soon
Five older brothers lost far too soon
Their existence now setting like the evening moon
They’ll never be forgotten in this now lonelier place
Of which this world can never replace
Each being different in their own special way
Yet all the same at the end of the day
We’ve all had our troubles over the years
But the love for each never did veer
Being the youngest I missed so much
Oh how I long or each of their touch
All of them athletes everyone knew
Their passion for life always shined through
Each one was better than the one before
At least that’s the tale of Lynch boy lure
All of us lifeguards on the shores of the coast
Nights playing pinochle is what I’ll miss most
From sharing our thoughts about the ways of the world
To having us steal each other’s best girls
5 older brothers and just one bone
The title only lasts until we got home
Our parents did intimidate the toughest of friends
Not a single one would dare to offend
They raised us with toughness through impeccable grace
I say it again this world can’t replace
They walked through this world with open hands
Love for all people they did understand
Silence now holds the space they did fill
The love in our hearts will remain unspilled
One final thought shall always remain
Life moving forward will not be the same
So every night with each setting moon
The thoughts of 5 brothers lost far too soon
Dedicated to my 5 older brothers
November 2025
CL
One Man Crowd
The morning was perfect
From what we could see
The surf was a pumping
A couple of feet plus three
The wind was offshore
Taming those sets
Missing a days work
Held no regrets
Shooting on bye
With his toes on the nose
They sneak a quick peak
And away he does go
Kids in the line up
Would yell it out loud
“Who is that guy
They call the One Man Crowd”
The year must have been
around seventy-four
Loading up Red
With a quiver of boards
Our session would start
With a couple of puffs
Cranking the tunes
Was an absolute must
He would catch a big peak
With a fading top turn
Then run to the nose
So others could learn
Before you knew it
He was at it again
For every wave we did catch
He would have ten
He would stay up all night
Until Johnny danced out of sight
Then paddle on out
With unmatchable might
The Greebe was a legend
Not many knew
For forty plus years
He dazzled our crew
Not one to brag
Of his own special ways
Always giving the rest
Undeniable praise
ONE MAN CROWD
We carry your memory like a badge on our vest
With the heaviest of hearts as each summer sets
His friends will agree he was one of the best
So God bless you Brother in your untimely rest.
Uncle Tee Tee loved all the kids
Spending more time than the rest of us did
Teaching them lessons they never knew
Coming to light with an uncanny cue
In memory of my older brother Steve.
Without him my love for surfing and life would not be the same
CL April 27, 2014