As I lay dying
Every second I get older
Closer to the end
I think of every moment
Things that stick out in my memory
Happiness
Sadness
Pain
Loss
I wouldn't change a minute of my life
Moments that cause the most emotion
Are the ones worth keeping

To join something that unites
A brother and sisterhood
Together for eight grueling weeks
Learning to work together
To fight side by side
Gain the experience
That can save each others life

At first we felt and seemed hopeless
Homesick and lost
Feeling all alone
Days went on
Days turned into weeks
Finally like a light switch
Everything started to make sense

We came together as a division
We came together as a ship
We came together at the command

We can begin to understand
The meaning behind being a United States Sailor
Ready to go to war
Ready to make peace
Ready to save lives

What our forefathers taught us
Fought and died for
We are proud to serve
This great nation
The United States of America

With eyes of stories untold
And a heart of gold
That may light up the sky
To the heavens up high
Upon the face a glistening smile
With effects that will last for awhile

But one small tear
And a face full of drear
Can cast a cloud
That can be see all around
Bringing sadness to the land
Leaving life very bland

The thought of too many feelings
Overwhelmed with thoughts
The pressure of people
Feeling like you have failed
Unsure of what to do
Being an inspiration
What if that wasn't the intention?
Living life day by day
Unsure of the outcome
Which is part of the plan
The excitement and uncertainty
That's what life is about
Not the predictable daily tasks
But the unknown and unseen
The adrenaline rush
My heart quickens when I look
To the unknown and the vastness
Who knows what life may hold
But I am going to find out

To my past self
I put you on a shelf
Ignored all you thought and said
All of the feelings in my head
Becoming who others wanted
I never confronted
Who I ever wanted to be
Adventure as far as the eye can see
I can hear it
With a wild spirit
The past still haunts
All of the things my heart wants

Desires of a spirit
Are tremendously vast
They can be anything

To climb to the top of the world
Visit places hidden
Breathtaking views
Discover new treasures
Going to countries far and wide

Or living a simple life
Perfectly happy and content

Find what your spirit desires
You may not even realize
That it has been in front of you
the whole time.

So much love to give
A soul that wants to live
Stare into her eyes
You will be mesmerized

Her mind is full of wonder
With so much to ponder
Wants to explore the world
To the places unheard

Memories to be had
And when she meets a lad
She gives him all her love
In a way undreamed of

Her heart is a deep ocean
With harmonic motion
Truly a mystery
Her love will go down in history

He looks at her everyday
Not knowing what to say
She put him under her spell
In love with her he fell

Oh how he wants to tell her
But he is so unsure
What if she doesn't feel the same
Just hearing her name
Makes his heart skip a beat
She makes him feel complete

She is his true love
Innocent like a dove
Pure at heart
Like a work of art

He ***** up his pride
No more can he hide
He goes up to her
With all the strength he can endure

He speaks to her in a soft tone
Will you follow me into the unknown?
She is completely surprised
And seems to be mystified

She stares into his soul
And knows he can make her whole
She touches his face
And kisses him with such grace

Even after my passing
My love for you is everlasting

As it goes on, it is not noticed
Things that were seen
People that were met
Mysteries uncovered

The seasons change
And the days go on
How it flew by

As it goes on, it is not noticed
That I have lived a lifetime

Roads untraveled
Do not be sad
For what wasn't meant to be

Pain
Heartache
Loss

These things must be overcome
Do not turn back
Hold your head high

Look ahead
There is a friend
To guide you through
The roads meant to be traveled

A siren she calls me
To her I must flee
The song she sings
Such joy in me it brings
Hearing her lonely call
Standing amongst the trees she is tall
Lonely deep in her heart
I know we must never part
Cold down to the core
Until her, my heart never tore
To her I must flee
A siren she calls me
The Mountain.

When I look to the skies
I gaze with my deep blue eyes
Wishing I was up there
Where the weather is fair
I just want to be free
All the things I could see
It goes on for eternity
It would give me clarity

There are so many wonders
I dream about them in my slumbers
We cannot be the only life out there
Other plants of life may be rare

Just open your mind
And see what you can find
I promise you this
It is not something you want to miss

When I look into your eyes
I feel like you will be my demise
To make me feel full
But away from me you pull

When you gaze down on me
I wonder what we will be
Through the tough times
And the joyful times

I fell in love with you
To my heart I must be true
Will you ever feel the same
If you don't you're not to blame

Will I ever make you happy
Not meaning to be sappy
I need to see the smile on your face
To find your saving grace

I know the love
That you are capable of
But do you?
To my heart I must be true

I gaze into the vast unknown
Wondering what it be holds
So many different paths
Which one do I take?

Unsure of what to do
I search for some type of clue

Without such luck
I find somewhere, deep within
I had the answer all along
It was as clear as night and day
I will figure out the rest along the way

While you're so far away
These words I want to say
Please don't forget me
While you're sailing the sea
You cross through my mind
With you I hope to find
Happiness
Until I lay down to rest

You gaze into her eyes
Not knowing what you'll find

Fiery passion
Love everlasting
Wonders of the universe
Sadness for the world
Pain for the poor
Anger for the rich

You gaze into her eyes
Not knowing what you'll find

She has such fire in her eyes
Knows what needs to be done
It will be conquered
Day by day she progresses
Honor, strength and courage
These are her core values
A passionate fighter
Empathetic human being
Lives each day like it's her last

She questions the world
Hoping to uncover mysteries