Know Me

All of me is something you earn

To truly see me you must yearn

For the things that make me complete

If knowing me is what you seek

Take time to listen and respond

Willing to let go of self and go beyond

Looking past what I give of me

On to what I long to be

No matter how simple I try to appear

Reach for the things about me that I keep near

Search my soul, listen to my fears

Look past the smile that hides the tears

If you don't take the time

You will never know

The me that you long for

The things I don't show

So the choice is yours

It's all up to you

Remain clueless on the shores

Or sail with me on the ocean blue.

Mountain and Valleys of Truth

Mountain and Valleys of Truth

Life is so full of hills and valleys

Both good and bad develop character

The choices we make determine our destiny

So for your outcome, you can't blame me

We live and we learn

As time goes by

So why not be true to ourselves

And stop living a lie.

Deception is dark,

Honesty is light

Truth makes mountains easier to climb

In the valley is where truth lies

Hold on to the good

Learn from the bad

Make each moment
The best you've ever had

WHERE FAITH AND LOVE ABIDE

WHERE FAITH AND LOVE ABIDE

Lights are brightly shining through

Faith guides your way

No matter what others say or do

You must be here to stay.

Keep traveling the path of righteousness

Even when things are hard.

Keep striving for that special place

Regardless how near or far.

The love of Jesus will carry you.

If faith and love abide

Keep your hand in His hand

to sit next to our Lord on high.

All Things Are Possible

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Let the light from the lighthouse

Shine down on me

Let the ocean spray

Set me free

The birds of the air

Are floating above

Set my soul free

Make me white as a dove

Believe in yourself

And the rest will come

Keep your head up high

Life has just begun

With the Lord on your side

All things are possible

He can see the invisible

And do the impossible.

Anyhow

Anyhow

Trials and tribulations

May plague our lives

But we'll continue to strive

Anyhow

There are some

Who have their doubts

But in the end we'll win out

Anyhow

As long as we both believe

That our love will succeed

We will make it.

Anyhow

Through good times and bad

Whether happy or sad

We will make it

Anyhow

If you trust in me

And me in you

Our love will endure

Anyhow

April 24, 1998

Everlasting Bond

Friendship

Listening, Talking, Crying, Laughing

Long talks on hot summer days

A shoulder to lean on to ease the pain away

Compassion

Listening, holding, hugging, understanding

Knowing what to say when the going gets tough

Causing laughter when a smile is not quite enough

Trust

Listening, connecting, believing, sharing

Feeling comfortable in their presence

Letting the guard down

Knowing exactly what to say without making a sound

Love

Listening, understanding, connecting Believing

A feeling that exists no matter the the time or place

Something that just appears and confronts us face to face

Friendship, Compassion, Trust and Love

No stronger bound can I think of

From Where I Began

A piece of me was lost

But now it is Found

That Spark of life was gone

Now it is abound

The joy of laughter and bliss

A feeling of happiness and freedom

A reason to exist

Believing in me

 Peace is growing stronger each and everyday

A portion of life from which I should've never strayed

Living life with happiness within

Back to where I started until the end.