The winter's harsh cold, coming to an end.
Signs of spring in the air, new life all around.
Listen to the birds and their lovely sound.
See the many people wearing the latest trend.

Energy rising, hopeful for a bright future.
My vision and insight have never been clearer.
With each passing moment, one step nearer.
I made it through the winter, what a trooper.

And this is only the beginning.
And this is only the beginning.

The woman with the blue eyes.
She captured my essence with her glare.
I turned around and tried not to stare.
I have to admit she caught me by surprise.

There for a moment, enough to make an impact.
Time to pick my heart off the floor, still intact.
I may never know who she is or understand why
If I only had the chance to just say hi.

Reaching a goal, victory in sight.
To be up on that stage, oh what a delight.
Years of hard work coming to fruition.
Now it's time to start paying back tuition.

True character formed, wisdom and knowledge.
Let me tell you what I learned in college.
Forget the status quo, this is all about you
Get up off your couch and create something new.

Success takes hard work, that's not news.
Remember that when you hit the snooze.
So step up your game, get right to action.
Put in the work to find satisfaction.

Embrace the sleepless night.
The dizziness of freedom's sight.
The watchful eye of time.
The graceful presence of light.

In my pocket, not a dime.
The weight of life and its trouble
Float in my mind oh so subtle.
Nothing here is truely mine.

It all belongs to the Divine.
It all belongs to the Divine.

I don't write for fame, fortune, or gold.
I don't write simply because I'm told.

I write for wisdom, truth, and fun.
I write for all the good under the sun.
I write for the future, present, and past.
I write about the things that last.

Like virtue, memories, justice, and peace.
I write in hopes the fighting will cease.

I write for love until my work is done.
I write until the battle is won.

Cursed is the lost traveler;
Seeking a destination unknown.
His heart is heavy from the long journey;
The path he travels made of stone. 
While he appears broken he is not defeated.
High hopes of unity keep him sane;
Until his journey is completed.
When that day comes his travels won't be in vain.
And endless love shall heal every pain.

I close my eyes and remember the haze
Of long hot summers; man those were the days.
Not a care in the world, searching for purpose.
The depths of my being, just touching the surface.

I remember the beauty of innocence and joy.
Oh I remember when I was a little boy.
But now I am grown, responsibility abound.
Every now and then I remember that playground.

King of the swingset, without a crown
Climb up to the top, slide all the way down.
In the blink of an eye it's time for dinner
When I think of these days I feel so much better.