Our life paths crossed,
You're so sweet and so kind.
But I've something to tell you,
And I want you to know.
I know there's been those,
Who've held your hand tightly.
This I will promise, but for now it can wait.
I know there's been those,
To give things of beauty.
This I will promise, but for now it can wait.
I know there's been those,
To show you the wonders,
This world of ours.
This I will promise, but for now it can wait.
I know there's been those,
To promise forever,
And treat you so tender, no less than perfect.
This I will promise, but for now it can wait.
All of this I promise you, but only ...
... When I hold your heart.












Re-written 12/31/09  (originally titled “Till I Hold Your Heart”)   © 2/20/2013

Oh, how I long to see,
       your pretty face,
       your eyes,
            your hair.
       I’ll do that tomorrow.
        Oh, how I long to hear,
           your voice so sweet,
               a dove’s dear song.
         I’ll do that tomorrow.
         Oh, how I long to hear,
your laugh,
                       it’s wonderful melody.
         I’ll do that tomorrow.
            Oh, how I long to tell you,
             that I love you still,
             always have,
                   always will.
         I’ll do that tomorrow.
     Again I’ve awakened,
             and again it’s today,
I wonder,
      when,
              I cry,
       ..is my tomorrow.















     11/0/04   © 2/20/2013

I want to be that one.
That one who says g’mornin’ to you.
Not on the phone or in a workplace,
But, from right there.., just beside you.
I want to be that one.
That one who opens the curtains,
Lets in the morning light to brighten your day.
I want to be that one.
That one who to give a special touch.
A loving kiss, a gentle stroke of your hair.
I want to be that one.
That one who makes you smile.
With joy and happiness for all time.
I want to be that one.
That one who holds you oh so tight,
To wipe away your tears when things go wrong,
When you’re down or scared.
I want to be that one.
That one who makes you mad,
Just so we can make up and be happy all over again.
I want to be that one.
I may not be a king, and much I do not have,
No wealth, no riches or jewels to say,
Only a heart big enough for the world,
And only room for you, but still,
I want to be that one.
That one you hold so deep within your heart,
To be yours for eternity and then some.
1 want to be that one.
That one to walk forever with you,
Not before, beside or behind,
But in your shadow, so it’s you to shine
I want to be that one.
You know just who you are,
You know just who I am.
So please
Now, let me be .... that one.






3/4/04   © 2/20/2013

In the wink of an eye you said hello,
And I returned it.
In the wink of an eye you wanted friendship,
And I returned it.
In the wink of an eye close feelings developed.
And I returned them.
In the wink of an eye I said I love you,
And you returned it.
In the wink of an eye I said forever,
And you returned it.
In the wink of an eye you pushed me away,
My world fell apart,
But I didn’t return it.
In the wink of an eye you said goodbye,
It broke my heart,
But I couldn’t return it.
In the wink of an eye your love was gone,
And I can’t return it.
In the wink of an eye I started to miss you,
I hope some day,
You'll soon return it.











       2/10/04   © 2/20/2013

Learn from the quiet
They're more than we think,
They're stewards of wisdom,
Of the right side of God.
They live the world,
His creation and grace,
Her history, and majesty,
Magnificent place.
They ponder her people,
They're hear they're tongue,
They're ponder they're word,
For most never heard.
They're culture and life,
For most unfamiliar.
They experience to see,
They hear to find out.
They speak they're wisdom,
For those who don't know.
They stand up for right.
Changing the wrong,
All wrong that they can.
To seek the unknowing,
So they too will learn.
Understood,...not always,
We're more than you think,
We are who we are.
When all else is done,
We are... the quiet
                                      




12/27/09   © 2/20/2013

I had something I wanted to give to you today.
I tried and tried to get it ready for you,
But the more I tried I couldn't get it right,
I worked and worked
A part was missing I couldn't put it together.
I got in my car and drove to the store.
I looked form here.
I looked to there.
I just couldn't the  part I needed.
I asked the attendant to help me please,
He told me quickly tell just what I want.
He looked and looked,
Then brought the bad news.
I'm sorry sir, we don't have a special part,
To fix your broken heart.










7/09/04  © 2/20/2013

Sun shine brightly, blue spring sky
See the faces, see them point
Sun shine brightly, warm summer sky
See the faces, see them stare
Sun shine brightly, clear autumn sky
See the faces, hear them snicker, hear them laugh
Storm clouds thicken, dark and gray
See the faces, why so cruel
Why they do the things the things they do
I'll never understand
Watch the faces, see me cry.











12/30/09   © 2/20/2013