I tell you now, in all my life,
   not once I ever knew;
That love could bring such peace of mind,
   'til moment I found you!

Oh sure I dreamed that one day soon,
   I'd find that special girl;
But never dreamed I'd meet someone,
   who'd change my whole wide world!

You've more than made me happy now,
   you've softened this 'ole heart;
You may not know how much til now,
   on me you've left your mark!

You've turned my clouds to sunny days,
   my winter into spring;
Gave strength in times I'd fallen weak,
   breathed wind beneath my wings!

So when times comes, He calls me Home,
   or die before I wake;
I'll wait for you so patiently,
   right there at Heaven's Gate!

I'm jealous and I'm crushed inside,
   God's taken you away;
Few words describe the pain I feel,
   how lost I am today.

I'm jealous of those pearly gates,
   to know you're just beyond;
'Tis more than I can take right now,
   to think you're really gone.

I'm jealous of those streets of gold,
   you'll stroll on everyday;
I'd visit you there if I could,
   one chance, I'd come to stay.

I'm jealous of the angels there,
   with you right by their side;
My time with you cut far too short,
   real peace I've been denied.

I'm jealous of your happiness,
   you've finally been set free,
So crushed inside, I'm lost for words,
   you're happy without me!

Every morning as I wake up,
   I get on my knees to pray;
As I talk to God My Father,
   Never knowing what to say.

I have studied and I've listened,
   'bout so many types of prayer;
There is one thing never questioned,
   that My God is always there!

Yes, His door is always open,
   He will always lend an ear;
You will feel His presence with you,
   as you pray, He'll draw you near!

For He wants so bad to hold you,
   in His loving arms outstretched;
He will answer if you ask Him,
   and your life will be so blessed!

Oh He wants to hear from each one,
   of His sheep all in His flock;
You can bet you'll never miss Him,
   'cause He answers round the clock!

Don't you dare forget to praise Him,
   Our Almighty Faithful God;
For not one time in your life,
   has He ever you forgot!

If you'll open up all to Him,
   He will fill your last request;
If you don't know what to do at times,
   JUST ASK, He knows what's best!

I take the time to tell you now,
   about this girl I know;
Rare precious gem, bright diamond type,
   her beauty all aglow.

Her heart so big, its spilling out,
   to spread around her love;
With any soul who may be down,
   soft word or gentle hug.

Her gorgeous smile will steal your heart,
   those eyes, oh goodness man;
The closest thing to angel eyes,
   this side of Glory Land!

She's special, yes, she's sent from God,
   His present from above;
If ever once you meet this girl,
   you too will fall in love!

Let me tell you 'bout My God,
   in a moment you will see;
Why He's the One I serve,
   and He means so much to me!

Just a Baby sent to us,
   from His Heavenly Father above;
Came here just a mortal man,
   sent to teach us 'bout true love!

Yes, He made His mark on earth,
   sure He walked upon the waves;
As He broke the Devil's spell,
   freed us all who've been enslaved!

Oh He made the lame to walk,
   yes, He made the blind to see;
Then He showed us all real love,
   when He died for you and me!

Not a story's once been told,
   ever 'bout a Greater Man;
Who did things none else have done,
   just to follow Master's plan!

So let me tell you about My God,
   one moment you will see;
Why He's the One I serve on earth,
   He means so much to me!

'Twas just a Baby sent to us,
   from Heavenly Father above;
Came here as just a mortal man,
   to teach us 'bout true love!

You see He made His mark on earth,
   and yes, He walked on waves;
I know He broke the Devil's spell,
   freed all who've been enslaved!

At times He made the lame to walk,
   or made the blind to see;
Then showed us all about real love,
   He died for you and me!

Not once a story's e'er been told,
   about a Greater Man;
Who's done the things none else have done,
   just following Master's plan!

Just how long would it take
For your love to answer this-
Are you positive he loves you
Are you his and ONLY his?
Just how often does she ask
Do you really love me dear?
Are you often times too busy
For to care about her fear?
Just how many times in one day
Do you give your girl a hug?
Are you mostly always running
So you pass her with a shrug?
Just how aweful would you feel
If she gave away your love?
Are you so lost in yourself
Or not her you're thinking of?
Just how's it going to feel
When she finds another man?
Are you gonna care about it
Or it's part a bigger plan?
Just how aweful person are you
For to play with someone's heart?
Are you thinking it won't crush her
When you rip her world apart?
Now just stop and think about it
How you're living life a lie,
Have you thought a bit about it
Who will care just when you die?
You may feel somethings important
Other than the vow you made
To your bride in front of God
Proudly on your wedding day.
Bet your wife will be beside you
When those other things are gone,
Better hurry up and love her
'Cause with you she'll soon be done!

I never say enough each day,
   or tell you all the time;
The truth about just what you've done,
   to give me peace of mind.

So baby doll, it's time you heard,
   in case you've never knew;
My heart has found forever home,
   since finding home in you.

You've broke the binds and mended now,
   this once so shattered heart;
You focused on the smallest things,
   to set our love apart.

So this I say, my precious gem,
   in case you didn't know;
You stole my heart to make it yours,
   a long long time ago!

Just how many times, I ask you now,
   have you let God have control?
How many times you've fought My Lord,
   and never once let go?

He promised us, "I'll make a way,
   if you'll believe in Me!"
Oh yes, My Lord now waits upon,
   your call on bended knee!

He's shown His mercy, love and grace,
   to everyone around;
Now pick your head up, trust in Him,
   He'll NEVER let you down!

He's The Mighty Ruler, King of all,
   with love so tried and true;
He's the Master of the Universe,
   yet weeps when losing you!

He's never once to busy for,
   to hear and answer prayer;
He's Almighty and Omnipotent,
   He's ALWAYS standing there!

You'll never know how big your load,
   or burdens that you bore;
Until you give them ALL to Him,
   He'll bear your load and more!

He'll help you through the trials you face,
   such strength and love He'll show;
If only you'll just turn to Him,
   then finally JUST LET GO!

There's days and moments now and then,
   without you with me here;
It feels that I may fold or break,
   from weight I cannot bear!

It's just because I miss your touch,
   to feel you close to me;
'Cause when I hold you in these arms,
   it helps my heart break free!

There's never been a man on earth,
   to love a woman so;
I never dreamed I'd be the one,
   till you I came to know!

You've shown me what true love's about,
   you give my heart a jolt;
Since everyday you've stood by me,
   a statue strong and bold!

I may not be there physically,
   yet never far away;
You're always in my heart and mind,
   I dream of you all day!

It's only been a minute now,
   though now's not soon enough;
Till once again you feel my touch,
   and know it's you I love!

I promise you from this day on,
   to hold you ever near;
I promise you I'll fight for you-
   my love for you I'll swear!

With you beside me here tonight,
   the day is all but done.
Our bodies intertwined so tight,
   our hearts beat soft as one!

I cant begin to tell you now
   how much you mean to me;
A love that spans beyond all loves
   from sea to shining sea!

If pictured in the finest book,
   suns rays break through the trees;
If love could ever have a scent,
   it'd be of ocean breeze!

If Webster could define this love,
   no words would be enough.
It's best described in picture form -
   a photo just of us!

So can you start to see it now;
   what true love really means?
Most people never find it once,
   some only in their dreams!

I tell you oft, I love you dear,
   I hope I've made it known ,
I'd never live another day,
   without you and alone!

Every morning as I wake up,
   I get on my knees and pray;
As I talk to God My Father,
   never knowing what to say.

I have studied and I've listened,
   'Bout so many types of prayer;
There's one thing never questioned,
   that My God is always there!

Yes His door is always open,
   He will always lend an ear;
You will feel His presence with you,
   as you pray, He'll draw you near!

For He wants so bad to hold you,
   in His loving arms outstretched;
He will answer if you ask Him,
   and your life will be so blessed!

For He wants to hear from each one,
   of His sheep all in His flock;
You can bet you'll never miss Him,
   'cause He answers 'round the clock!


Don't you dare forget to praise Him,
   Our Almighty Faithful God;
For not one time in your life,
   has He ever you forgot!

If you'll open up all to Him,
   He will fill your last request;
If you don't know how to handle things,
   just ask, He knows what's best!

There's times I feel I cannot live
A life without you here
It's times I feel I'm by myself
Alone - my biggest fear!
Without you here beside me now
I feel I can't go on
I now can see how this days come
I've lived my life all wrong!
I never realized what I had
I wished I'd given more,
It hit me quick that moment when
You walked right out that door!
You give me chance I'll make you proud
I'll two-step through my part
You hold on tight I'll rush right in
I'll waltz back in your heart!
It won't take long to prove to you
I learned from my mistakes
I'll focus on my one true love
All others I'll forsake!
So as I come with open arms
Don't leave me standing here
Just let me wrap you up for life
And show I love you dear!
I write these words to ask you now
Just give me one more chance
To hold you close to waltz with you
To have just one last dance!

Now Jesus called my grandpa Home,
   to walk those streets of gold;
To sit and chat bout all those things,
   my grandpa really knows!

There were so few and far between,
   not one a wiser man;
Yes, God Himself will find this out,
   when with my gramps He'll stand!

I see it now when gramps got There,
   he grabbed a serving plate;
To walk around to serve each one,
   to greet all Heaven's saints!

Each time I see a lightning bolt,
   or flash up in the sky;
I'll know its gramps, in his own way,
   to tell us all good bye.

So grandpa dear, we thank you now,
   all though you may be gone;
Your wisdom lives within our minds,
   your legacy lives on!

I don't know what to say right now,
   I'm fumbling for the words;
To tell you all you mean to me,
   your love makes words absurd.

There's not a word yet known to man,
   describing how it feels;
Much more than good, far more than best,
   a feeling so unreal.

It's taken time to feel this way,
   since really finding love;
I never thought I'd find you girl,
   my angel from above.

Now holding on to what we have,
   a love that most won't know;
I'm sticking by your side each day,
   to never let you go.

So when at times you stumble down,
    I'll help you to your feet;
'Cause when it counts, no, anytime,
   in life it's you and me!

Not once a one of us had ever thought,
   that day would be your last;
Or dreamed we'd have to say goodbye,
   far many years too fast.

You came into our life one day,
   few later, you were gone;
Each one of us still grieving now,
   but yet still moving on.

It's harder than we thought it'd be,
   if only we'd have known;
Our Father needed you today,
   His Angel, Home sweet Home.

You've got the best of teachers now,
   to learn your ABC's;
A playground made of purest gold,
   beside that Crystal Sea.

We're happy, yet we're crushed inside,
   still missin' you down here;
We're jealous yet we know you're blessed,
   you'll never shed one tear!

So as we're meeting here today,
   another year gone by;
We're proud of you no matter what,
   we KNOW you're soaring high.

We miss you each and every day,
   by now I'm sure you know;
That Heaven gained OUR precious gem,
   when Heaven gained YOUR soul!

Not once a one of us had ever thought,
   that day would be your last;
Or dreamed we'd have to say goodbye,
   far many years too fast.

You came into our life one day,
   few later, you were gone;
Each one of us still grieving now,
   but yet still moving on.

It's harder than we thought it'd be,
   if only we'd have known;
Our Father needed you today,
   His Angel, Home sweet Home.

You've got the best of teachers now,
   to learn your ABC's;
A playground made of purest gold,
   beside that Crystal Sea.

We're happy, yet we're crushed inside,
   still missin' you down here;
We're jealous yet we know you're blessed,
   you'll never shed one tear!

So as we're meeting here today,
   another year gone by;
We're proud of you no matter what,
   we KNOW you're soaring high.

We miss you each and every day,
   by know I'm sure you know;
That Heaven gained OUR precious gem,
   when Heaven gained YOUR soul!

As I sit alone to pen these words,
   my mind is stuck on you;
I think about you everyday,
   in everything I do.

You see it wasnt long ago,
   I saw you standing there;
You smiled at me your gorgeous smile-
   you know it wasn't fair!

You know quite well it pulled my strings,
   my heart had skipped a beat;
Just thinking 'bout it once again,
   my heart does oft repeat.

I said"hello" and "how are you?"
   You said "I'm doing fine";
I knew right then, with just those words,
   your heart would soon be mine!

I walked to you, stepped far too close,
   you stole a little kiss;
The blood ran hot within my veins,
   I'd never felt like this!

I couldn't take that way I felt,
   I pulled you in my arms;
I knew right then I'd keep you safe,
   Through life from all it's harm.

Now as I lay my head to rest,
   It's you I'm dreaming of;
I pray you too know how it felt,
   this little thing called love!

As I sit alone and pen these words
My mind is stuck on you
I think about you everyday
In everything I do!
You see it wasnt long ago
I saw you standing there,
You smiled at me your gorgeous smile-
You know it wasn't fair!
You know quite well it pulled my strings
My heart had skipped a beat
Just thinking 'bout it once again
My heart does oft repeat!
I said"hello" and "how are you?"
You said "I'm doing fine"
I knew right then with just those words
Your heart would soon be mine!
I walked to you, stepped far too close
You stole a little kiss.
The blood ran hot within my veins
I'd never felt like this!
I couldn't take the way I felt
I pulled you in my arms
I knew right then I'd keep you safe
All life from any harm!
Now as I'm here all by myself
It's you I'm dreaming of
I pray you know just how it felt
This little thing called love!

I've heard it said, but now I feel,
   a heartfelt love so true;
A bigger love than some will find,
   this love 'twixt me and you.

It's made of deeds, no more just words,
   It comes straight from the heart;
To happen once in each our lives,
   and truly leaves it's mark.

It's up to us to make it last,
   to never let it die;
To set ablaze and fan the flames,
   without a reason why.

To feel this way could only mean,
   in life but just one thing;
You're all I'll want or ever need,
   since now I live my dreams!

There's times in life that seem so hard,
   those days and weeks that never end;
So few of us can stand the torture,
   not to break but only bend.

We fight the wars among few others,
    stand alone in times we're tried;
To find the strength, to win each battle,
    stand for peace we've been denied.

We don't lose hope, keep pressing on,
   for those few things we know are right;
Keep truly focused on the future,
   forging on to win this fight.

Now as we lay our body down,
   find our self as though it seems;
Finally find that piece we longed for,
   restful sleep and peaceful dreams.

I'm looking for my one true love,
   a love to last life through;
I'm looking for that special one,
   a love I never knew!

I'm looking for a love to stand,
   all through the test of time;
A simple love that's beyond strong,
   a love that's strong as mine!

I'm looking for a love to last,
   all through my life to come;
A love so far above all loves,
   true love for only one!

I'm looking for a love that helps
   at times to lend a hand;
A love that never judges me,
   a love that understands!

I'm looking for a love so real,
   to always be the same;
A love to handle trials in life,
   not crumbling from the pain!

I'm looking for a love that's strong,
   it's weighed in tons and years;
A love that means far more than most,
   a love that never fears!

I now have found my special love,
   a love that's more than true;
A love that comes straight from the heart,
   this love I've found in you!!

I never once knew loneliness
Could bring about such fear
Until that day I lost your love
Now lost and lonely dear!
You brought me so much happiness
You filled me with delight
Now as I'm here all by myself
My sunshine turned to night!
See not to very long ago
You came into my life
No matter how I pushed away
You still became my wife!
You loved me like no other has,
You softened hardest heart,
Yes with your soft and gentle touch
You ripped my life apart!
Now love you see's a touchy word
'Cause sometimes its so cruel,
For often times you love someone
To find you've been a fool!
Although I made safe boundaries
Your love pushed right on through
I felt I knew what real love was
But found it wasn't true!
When one heart loves another
As life swings to and fro
Sometimes your love is shown the best
By letting loved ones go!
So this I've done unwillingly
I know it wasn't right
To hold on to your love no more-
I finally quit the fight!
My heart still longs for you my dear
My mind is all a buzz
I never once before have felt
What lonely really was!

I've missed you bad for so long now
I've shed a many tear
Still looking for that special day
You'll calmly re-appear!
I never had a single doubt
When you became my wife
We'd be together for all time
Not be apart for life!
I'm ripped apart and broken now
I'm crumbling from the pain
My life without you by my side
Can't ever be the same!
I still have dreams you're with me here
You never walked away
But then I wake up by myself
To face another day!
I'm lost without you in my life
It's harder than it seems
What's harder than to live alone -
To live with shattered dreams!
I look for you near everyday
To walk back in the door
I still hold tight, so badly want
The love we had before!
I never knew what lonely was,
Now its my biggest fear
To live my life all by myself
So lost and lonely dear!

In days and times of younger years,
   I felt I'd never fall;
I couldn't lose no matter what
  if I'd just give my all.

I lived my life so focused on
  both riches and my fame;
I tried so hard to do my best,
   just hiding all the pain.

I dreamed not huge, but massive dreams,
   in life I had a plan;
To take this world by storm myself,
   to be a wealthy man!

It's my own fault, the way I lived,
   it comes as no suprise;
I worked so hard both night and day,
   my loved ones paid the price!

I never spent, not near enough,
   each moment oh so dear;
Those precious times, the little ones,
   that draw a family near.

Now've made a pact to focus on
  these finer things in life;
To be the dad I should've been,
   to turn my wrongs to rights.

To hug and hold, to love each day,
   to make up for lost time;
To NEVER let them go again,
   to walk a different line!!

So what in the world does true love mean
And how is love best shown
A gift to love in life each day,
Be sure you make it known!
It starts with "L" for laughing a lot
Don't spend your life so sad
Just keep it light, enjoy each day,
Don't ever leave her mad!
Up next is "O" for observing her,
Just watch her everyday
She'll soak up all your attention then
Your eyes won't ever stray!
The "V" stands for total vigilance
Always work on showing love
Don't ever let your passion lapse,
Show it's her you're dreaming of!
And lastly "E" stands for everything
Show her what she's truly worth
Let her know she's all you ever need
Or want upon this earth!
So let's re-cap, just Laugh a lot
Observe her everyday
Be Vigilant that she feels your love
In Everything you say!
This spells out "LOVE" that a real man has
To show best to his wife,
He gives her all each and everyday-
She stands by him through life!

You think that I may be the one,
   with whom this life you'll share;
To have and hold, til death do part,
   with love you'll ne'er compare.

You've got it right, yes I'm that man,
   to let my love light shine;
To make the best of time we've left,
   by making your heart mine.

We've made it through our separate pasts,
    there's more hard times to come;
But now we'll fight each war ahead,
   the two of us as one!

Let's live that life we've dreamt about,
   to find our peace on earth;
To go where only dreams can go,
   to love beyond all words!

You see that beauty standing there,
   so firmly by your side;
You think she really needs you most,
   your filled so full of pride!

She's shown you love and so much more,
   she's always been so strong;
You act as though she'll never leave,
   just keep on, she'll be gone!

She needs you too, to show her love,
   to feel that you still care;
Just open up and thank her now,
   for always standing there!

She has a heart that may be hurt,
   a pain thats more than real;
Pick up each piece and dust them off,
   then hold her closer still!

She so deserves to know she's loved,
   to feel your love around;
So wrap her up and tell her now,
   her long lost love is found!

If looking for your one true love
You'll know as their loves shown
You'll feel for once wrapped in their arms
You're finally home sweet home!
So open up your heart right now
I know you'll find such peace,
You'll never rent a space for love
To set your heart at ease!
Don't worry 'bout new furnishings
Bring only what you've got
'Cause since your heart has moved in here
I found I've got a lot!
Don't take your time, just come on now
You've got my heart rent free
I give my love now all to you
To be all I can be!
I've looked all life for special love
A love that's near divine
A precious love so hard to find
A love like yours and mine!
So now I give all willingly
You'll never have to pry
I'll show you best my love for you
A love you can't deny!
So get your things and move on in
And together life we'll roam
Just sign this lifetime lease of love
My heart is now your home!

It's time in life we live today,
   we take a bit of pause;
To reminisce the days gone past,
   the pain we may have caused.

We all took roads or different paths,
   few narrow, far more broad;
But chose to find our way through life,
   by traveling road we trod.

We've left a trail of shattered hearts,
   of loved ones in our wake;
The bitter taste of self defeat,
   from choices that we make.

So every day from here on out,
  let's change the way we've lived;
To find ourselves, if just once more,
   remembering only this:

There's young ones needing us today,
    they're hurting oh so bad;
To know they mean the most to you,
   to know you love them dad!
  
So take a moment every day,
   to let them know you care;
Can't change the past mistakes you made,
   but love you can repair.

If love is what you're looking for,
I've got the magic potion,
It starts with trust and discipline
And ends with full devotion!
It comes with lending of your time
And giving up yourself
To show the one who means the most
Their love means more than wealth!
You must forgive each other's wrongs
Don't live in times gone past
You've got to focus on today
For ANY love to last!
Now show her that a passion burns
For her inside your heart
Romance her with your love each day,
A love to never part!
Don't ever leave her when you're mad
Not one foot out that door
Until you've made ammends with her
Don't ever leave her sore!
Now spend some time in prayer each day
Get on your knees with God
Then hand in hand together walk
The road not often trod!
You take to heart these words I say,
And make a simple plan,
In love you'll be a Hercules-
To her, a Superman!!

If love is what you're looking for,
   I've got the magic potion;
It starts with trust and discipline,
   then ends with full devotion!

It comes with lending all your time,
    just giving up yourself;
To show the one who means the most,
   their love means more than wealth!

You must forgive each other's wrongs,
   don't live in times gone past;
You've got to focus on today,
   for ANY love to last!

Now show her that a passion burns,
   for her inside your heart;
Romance her with your love each day,
   a love to never part!

Don't ever leave her when you're mad,
   not one foot out that door;
Until you've made ammends with her,
   don't ever leave her sore!

Now spend some time in prayer each day,
   get on your knees with God;
Then hand in hand together walk,
   the road not often trod!

You take to heart these words I say,
   to make a simple plan,
In love you'll be a Hercules-
   to her, a Superman!!

It may be odd to some out there,
   to be this much in love;
But when your time is right you'll know,
   'cause words won't seem enough.

It sneaks in small, the quiet type,
    then rips your world apart;
Yet only in the best of ways,
    will true love leave its mark.

You'll find it best when in those times,
   you seem so unaware;
Just try to turn away from it
   or fight it if you dare.

It may seem weak to fall in love,
   such myths have proven wrong;
'Cause never once 'til I found you
   I've ever been this strong!

First ripples then waves
  that wash away sand;
The way that my loves grown,
   since taking your hand!

It started so simple,
   t'was only a kiss;
Yet broke free when I fell,
   and turned into this!

It's more than true love,
   yes, far more than that;
It's more like a mountain
   that started out flat!

It formed from a small thing,
   a soft spoken word;
With just an "I love you",
   but somehow absurd!

T'was nothing real massive,
   yet felt just so right;
When I fell in love
   with you at first sight!

When 'ere I see your smile
You take away all pain
You make my heart just skip a beat
With the speaking of your name!
For just to put it mildly
I loved you at first sight
The moment that I first saw you
My heart had taken flight!
Youre here beside me everyday
No shadow of a doubt
You fill my soul, encourage me
And show what love's about!
You've always stood so bold and strong
Just right here next to me
Your love is not conditional
It's more like Heavenly!
As all the times I caused you pain
By living my life wrong
You've shown me what fogiveness was
And moved our love along.
I pray my Lord will show me how
To love you in His way
He'll help me be the man I should,
Walk closer day by day!
I pray He'll help me do what's right,
Far better than the past
To hold you close wrapped in these arms
And show you love to last!