Poetry & Lyrics
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The Man I Want to Be
I look back in my mind and see always something new All I am and all I wish to be comes straight from you Every day, in every way, I see your heart in me The things I do — the words I say — The man I want to be No turning back — I must look ahead To what the future will bring You’ve brought me so far But there’s so much left And so much more to sing… When I look in my heart I feel so much has gone But the song you put in there for me just leads me on Now each day I…
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The Seasons
In the spring, when blossoms are born and life begins anew, Two Hearts became as one, with their Spirits, too, as true. The trees, in chorus, sang in joy; the oceans roared their praise; Earth trembled in exhilaration with as much noise as she could raise. In the summer all was warmer, and though the wind had settled down, Life was frolicking in the sun as the world turned ’round and ’round. They sang and danced and laughed and played. Happiness was consuming. Unaware of the changing world that threatened their very being. In the fall came much confusion, and heartache, and distress. So much, in fact, this Heart was…
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Together
Though the years just pass us by We watch them as they go But they leave behind the joys and pains That only we can know Together we make history Taking pictures along the way Reminders of yesterday — Taking our hopes and dreams along for the ride They say some things Improve with age Which is true of my Love for you One’s weakness overcome By the other’s strength… Together what we can do We’ve made mistakes but no regrets We’re learning as we go Marching toward undiscovered country While the winds of change blow Others stroll the walk of Life Searching for the unknown Some brought together, some…
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Reflections
As raindrops fall upon the pool They shatter what was there They break apart a quiet thought With gentle care Rippling mirror — a fleeting view Magic reflections — where one becomes two Wonderful pictures — some old and some new When you see them for the first time You stop and stare And knowing they will come again Leaves promise in the air The water glimmers brilliantly A boy casts his line Time to wonder, time to dream Time out of mind Shimmering silence — a memory born Honest reflections will always be warm Magical feelings take shape and form When you feel them for the first time You…
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Hidden Logic
Mother Why did you say I couldn’t go out tonight? There must be a reason that my mind just cannot see I will find out why you always say ‘no’ to me Mother Why am I never to talk to strangers? Is there something that my mind should be telling me? Is everyone that I don’t know out to get me? Please won’t you tell me What it is you think I should know? There are some things in this world I just don’t understand It’s your job to give me a helping hand Show me that you care Tell me so I can see The hidden logic in the…
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Oasis
As the sun hammers its blazing heat Upon the drying clay and sand I find some shade amidst scattered stones On the horizon I see a tree Reaching into the sky As I walk I trip on scattered bones I’m a hundred miles from nowhere I hear echoes of a knell I’m a hundred miles from somewhere Where hungry creatures dwell The moon shines quietly in the eve While the nightlife stalks its prey And I stagger on to find a tree It’s out there waiting patiently Knowing I’m on my way I continue my quest, patiently Today the sun is even hotter Than it ever was before I wring…
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Spirits
Behind every dream Stands a special part — Something that’s strong Beneath everything Lies a key — to start Guiding us along To desire is human To achieve divine — Need some help to get there A spirit drives inside Indecision Tires our souls — With each step we take Our feet get cold — Got to believe Got to be bold… Once in a while Something flames within Giving us a reason To strive for more And be just a little Better than the rest We were given power To control our lives — For us to reach our goals The spirit must survive Motivation Fires our souls —…
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The Host
I feel the winter coming I feel the cold I sense a storm approaching But I’ll just turn my back And close my eyes… When first the Earth Gave birth to days We took to it as our own When the sun shone on our faces We knew we’d be going places As the world turns Things come undone Actions go unchanged Songs go unsung So much time spent finding the cure No moments lost In stopping the cause We drain the life force That gives us life We tire the strength Of Creation Turn on our machines And close our minds… Waiting out the fools Who wait for others…
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Take My Hand, O Lord
Take me, O Lord, by the hand I know I’ll fall, But I only need your Love To help me stand; You are my Savior And guiding hand… O, Lord, Your Love gives me strength To stride through each day With courage and purpose full; So take my hand, And guide my journey Through this land… My heart’s seen the Truth My eyes have seen the proof Of Your Love And I take You, Lord, into my heart That I may finish all I start; There’s nothing I can’t do With Your Love to see me through And I know I’ll never lose my way With You to guide me…
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Constant Change
By the hands on a clock The time of day appears to change Different by the minute Beckoning the seconds to tick away Here we go ’round again Will the changes ever end Or will they stay the same As they’ve always been Changing. Changing. Changing into things we’d like to see Moving to places we’d like to be Places. Places. Faces of those we know Cruel or kind, friend or foe Talking with strangers Listening alone. Alone. Change the condition Strengthened by superstition That says there’s no need To be like all the rest Constant time, constant space A constant fear, a constant place Constantly changing Changing the way…
