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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 beNo 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 find I say “I know it can be done”
Because of love you never quit and
Win what can’t be wonHere we go ’round again
In this circle of Love that never endsNo looking back — I must move ahead
And bring the future to me
You gave me so much
That I can’t give back
But must share with my family…What can I say but “Thank You” for this life you’ve given me
No looking back — I must move ahead
And bring the future to me
To follow your steps
And just stay on track
To be what I know I could be… -
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 cracked while their Spirits, too, felt less.
The leaves came down in sympathy; the sky poured out its sorrow.
The winds cried out their hollow pain with confusion about tomorrow.But winter came. And the falling snow was a comfort to their wound.
The two, again, could feel as one as the sun and sky at noon —
Time would tell, but couldn’t know how strong its Love would be.
That fissure had sealed hard and true with a strength greater than the Redwood tree.Seasons come and seasons go, while all the time great rivers flow
To carry along a grain of sand: finding home somewhere else below.
Seasons come and seasons go, while all the time the winds do blow
To carry along a seed of life: finding home somewhere new to grow.Spring’s here again: to join the birds in rejoicing Heart’s rebirth.
Stronger than steel. Invulnerable Love. Born of incomparable worth.
Like the tide, emotions may rise and fall; but Our Love will never change.
For Our Heart is true. And Our Spirit is one —
Together we shall remain. -
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 knowTogether we make history
Taking pictures along the way
Reminders of yesterday —
Taking our hopes and dreams along for the rideThey 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 doWe’ve made mistakes but no regrets
We’re learning as we go
Marching toward undiscovered country
While the winds of change blowOthers stroll the walk of Life
Searching for the unknown
Some brought together, some torn apart
Some just walk aloneTogether we’ve made history
And together we’ll make more
Reminders of tomorrow —
Taking our memories along for the rideThey 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 doOur friendship grows each
Moment in time
I’d die for you —
My weaknesses conquered
By all your strengths…
And your Love carries me through -
Reflections
As raindrops fall upon the pool
They shatter what was there
They break apart a quiet thought
With gentle careRippling mirror — a fleeting view
Magic reflections — where one becomes two
Wonderful pictures — some old and some newWhen you see them for the first time
You stop and stare
And knowing they will come again
Leaves promise in the airThe water glimmers brilliantly
A boy casts his line
Time to wonder, time to dream
Time out of mindShimmering silence — a memory born
Honest reflections will always be warm
Magical feelings take shape and formWhen you feel them for the first time
You feel good inside
And you later wonder why they try
To break your heart open wideSome things rise up from the past
And bring good feelings alive
Some pour salt on open wounds
To see if you’ll surviveSometimes you don’t know what you would find
If you looked deep into your mind
To touch the remains of forgotten timeWhen you catch a moment,
Hold on tenderly
Don’t let it pass your fingertips
So easilyWhen you see reflections of yourself
You smile and then you cry
Remembering the good and bad
And the dreams you left behindYou look into the mirror
Innocently
To see the face of one you met
RecentlyAsking questions to find out more
Trying to get behind every closed door
But what is it you are searching for?Questions asked and answers found
But still there’s nothing gained
We all have the good and bad
To us forever stainedWhen raindrops fall upon the pool
Reflections disappear
You then look up and wonder
Why you were ever here… -
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 meMother
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
Wisdom that you shareMother
Am I the actor or the audience?
Should I repeat my lines so all the world can hear?
Or should I just sit back and take it all in through my ears?Mother
Have I been put here to kill or stay alive?
They each go hand in hand so I don’t know which way to turn
Help me to decide, teach me so I can learnMother
Will you show me everything that’s wrong and right?
Will you show me when to take a dive and when to fight?
Help me when in trouble, give me guiding lightMother
I sense there’s someone watching in the night
I feel the power growing and it scares me to the bones
Hold me with a Mother’s love so I don’t feel alone… -
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 bonesI’m a hundred miles from nowhere
I hear echoes of a knell
I’m a hundred miles from somewhere
Where hungry creatures dwellThe 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, patientlyToday the sun is even hotter
Than it ever was before
I wring my shirt onto my swollen tongue
Death never seemed any closer
These rocks are rough and sharp
I will reach the top before I’m doneAt the top of these jagged cliffs
I’ve found what I have seen
An oasis in a world of death
Life in leaves of greenHalf-a mile from paradise
In a land of dust and heat
My mind relives some childhood fears
As I approach this welcomed sight
It begins to fade away
I fall upon it — it disappearsI’m a million miles from nowhere
I hear echoes of the knell
A million miles from nowhere
I stumbled into Hell… -
Spirits
Behind every dream
Stands a special part —
Something that’s strong
Beneath everything
Lies a key — to start
Guiding us alongTo desire is human
To achieve divine —
Need some help to get there
A spirit drives insideIndecision
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 restWe were given power
To control our lives —
For us to reach our goals
The spirit must surviveMotivation
Fires our souls —
With each breath we take
Dreams take hold —
Got to believe
Got to be boldFeel your power
Feel your dream
Got to be bold
Got to be believe… -
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 placesAs 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 causeWe 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 to change their ways
Mother sits and folds her arms
And turns off her alarmsConcern — misguided hope
Takes a final curtain call
Mother’s hope for a future
Bows with it all
On who’s shoulders does the burden fall?We stand and watch our own decay
As we dig down to the bone
Finding our niche
In the depths of despairSilent
Cold
Alone -
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 LoveAnd 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 throughAnd I know I’ll never lose my way
With You to guide me through each day
That I may sit with You as planned
O Lord, please take my hand… -
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 restConstant time, constant space
A constant fear, a constant place
Constantly changingChanging the way we use our time
Changing the way we change our minds
Dreaming. Dreaming.Dreaming of faces that we know
Cruel and kind, friend and foe
Dreaming of strangers
Dreaming alone.
Alone.Staring at a clock
Thinking about the time of day
Twenty-four before
The hours hadn’t sadly ticked away
Here we go, bound again
Let the changes never end
Hope that we don’t stay the same
As we’ve always been —
Constant. Constant.Constant soul, constant heart
Constant people, a world apart
Constantly changing…
