Poetry, lyrics and other words…
Blinking up at the stars I see
What is right in front of me
A billion reasons like grains of sand
Painted by the Father’s hand
Reflected in the perfect light
Though I may doubt He got it right
Make no mistake of who you are
God dipped you from His favorite jar
If I step out upon the grasses
In the memories of my life
Will I be filled with awed expressions
Or subdued by ills and strife
Will the corners of my lips be turned
Into an upward smile of grace
Or strangled on the bile of sadness
Knowing how I’ve wasted in this place
And when I wake up from this dream
Upon my knees I know I’ll fall
Because my God has blessed this soul
Beyond mere memories
Beyond the wall
So here and now I praise the works in me
That He did give so graciously
And thank Him each and every day
For teaching me the only way
If you walk and hold my hand
If you put on this wedding band
If you will love me for all life
I’ll pledge the same to you, my wife
And when our children are all grown
Yes, with families of their own
I hope they look at us and say
Please let us turn out the same way
It all started with a kiss
We’ll look back and reminisce
And cherish every single time
Our hearts beat in the same rhyme
Grandbabies falling fast asleep
Upon our laps all in a heap
With hugs and kisses we let go
God had a plan and made it so
Just hold on tight girl while we fly
Exploring mysteries of life
And know it started with our love
Handed down from up above
Callused and worn
Broken and cracked
Wrinkled and withering
Down in the back
Can’t see a thing
Without the aid of some specs
What did you say
My hearing’s a wreck
And yet I still smile
Every single day
God gave me this time
I’ll not waste it away
Do I consider myself lucky
No, that’s not the test
Someone faithful like me
Knows they are blessed
The sand was soft and cool beneath my feet
A light gulf breeze blew upon my skin
Her hand was firmly grasped in mine
As we walked and talked in the gentle wind
A beautiful sunrise was a promise from God
As the horizon grew orange with a heavenly glow
She bent her head slightly to rest upon my arm
And my heart skipped a beat at the love that it showed
How many more times will we experience this high
So simple, as a walk upon the sand
Embracing the love, I have in my heart
Truly a blessing, from God’s own hand
I didn’t get to say goodbye
I didn’t get to hold your hand
I didn’t get to see your face
Just one more time
Before my end
And you know I’ll be waiting
Here on the other side
God still has big plans for you
Yes, it’s okay to cry
I hope that you were proud of me
I hope my memories make you smile
I hope you never lose your faith
Sometimes it’s tempting
Just for awhile
And as you travel through your life
Please, always understand
We are temporary dwellers
Just dreamers in a fairyland
Be who you are
The power is inside
Reach for the stars
Have faith and not pride
Give voice to the voice
That resides in your heart
The words that you say
Can mend a soul torn apart
Speak kindness and love
And lead the right way
Smile and laugh often
Everyday
Time will soon come
And your ship will sail
Stay true in your faith
Live inside the pale
If I fall, I know the kiss of a thousand angel’s wings will catch me and set me upon the solid ground with a reassurance that can only come from God. If I lose a friend, my heart may break, but time will heal the heart and soul as our paths have been forever laid out before us in the book of life. We may not know what is written on those pages until we have ventured beyond them, but if we have faith in God, then it really doesn’t matter. Have faith and be well my friends!
I found myself wondering among silver moons and broken stars. Here, is where I happened upon a hollow of stardust swept in by a nearby celestial body that was too bright for my eyes. Momentarily blinded, I knelt and splashed the stardust onto my face and eyelids. A technecolor rainbow of light streaked across the horizon of my soul as I jumped up to my feet and blindly ran. I discovered that gaining any type of purchase upon the billowing soft pillows of a cloud is fruitless at best. Therefore, I gave in and sat down upon that very cloud, and with my face held in my hands, I wept. As the tears slid down my cheeks, I could taste the sweetest saltiness of gratitude from my heart as I came to realize I had nowhere left to run, because my days of running were over, and my time for eternal life had begun! Silly me… What little faith I truly had even in the end…
When the wind stops blowing
And darkness fills the air
Who will carry the light
When your heart is broken
And your way is lost
Who will carry the light
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When your anchor loses purchase
And your mooring is gone
Who will carry the light
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When your father has passed
And your mother is estranged
Who will carry the light
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When you drop to your knees
And you pray straight from your heart
Jesus will carry the light
