My pen &paper is my sanctuary
My peaceful place
My pen &paper and I
I don't know why?
I love to write
Escape to anywhere I want to go
shapes of images cross my mind
Seascapes brings ideas to life
Sometimes I am meek
My pen &paper helps to speak
sometimes I feel like a freak
I write everyday of the week
My pen and paper,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

The heat has lifted
    embrace for today
with elegance of nature
perfection I see
overlooking the sky
puffy clouds start to form
Honey bees zooming around
baby bird learning to fly
I gaze into the backwoods
At a distance with stillness around
Flying high is baby bird
Listen closely you can hear a sound
It's a variety of animals in the backwoods
I get my binoculars out
To my amazement I see a deer
I looked closer so much wildlife here
It was late in the evening

Looking high, looking low
Find your inner self
Deep inside your soul
            Is you
Find your inner self
Kindness will take you
            Very far
Find your inner peace

I can hear birds singing softly
    in the backwoods
solitude at last
long summer days
makes for haze
bamboo trees
standing tall
How I love summer
GOD from above
grateful I am on earth
beautiful resources
GOD from above
showing my love
warmth on my face
Every breath I take
I am awake
Living in the moment
glancing at the surroundings
warmth in the air
sunshine is here
warmth of your soul
GOD from above
Grateful I am
showing my love
Warmth in the air

I see change on the horizon
it happens every season
We don't need a reason
Switch to adapt within atmosphere
Shift your emotions for happiness

I HAVE TO EMBRACE FOR CHANGE
YOU MEAN EVERYTHING
I WONT DWELL ON THE PAST
YOU MEAN EVERYTHING
I WANT OUR LOVE TO LAST
I HAVE TO EMBRACE FOR CHANGE
EVEN IF I HAVE TO REARRANGE
YOU MEAN EVERYTHING

Kind of vibrant hues
Drive down the road
Watch out for toads
They come out in the road
When warm air is around
Colors changing
Rearranging beauty
Colors changing

View all that's around you
outshine everyday
Take in the beauty
comfort souls, calm spirit
moonlight walks, precious talks
rely on your purpose
residue of clouds
sort the evening in paradise
Observe the call to you
Try to rely on your feelings
Moonlight starry night
night to remember
Observe paradise
sky calms the air
keep your heart near
line your true self
recline in paradise
Shine for today
Outshine for tomorrow
Forever love
Host others to observe
Most of all keep the faith
Observe paradise

Remind me of how lucky I am
kindness of your soul, sweetness of your smile
Blossom of the trees, free to be
Awesome knowing someone like you
lasting friendship forever
trust each other
Import happiness, laughter
along with love, breath of fresh air
Need you today and everyday
shine on dreams, achieve goals
Arrange feelings for better days
Strange how we met
Divine ways, I'm sure
Remind me of how lucky I am
kindly I appreciate you
Never take anything for granted
I know how lucky I am
remind me,

Don't wait for tomorrow you need to start now

Look how far you can make it

today is what really matters

Sometimes too much sorrow will bring you
                      down

Don't let it, today is better than tomorrow

Won't you get it together, so you can work|

                            forever

Today is greater than tomorrow

Grandmothers are unique
You have taught me values
I go on  living each day
with you always in my heart
You always believed in me
I love you so much up in heaven
Your spirit lives in my life
I just want to thank you
for giving me love and guidance
You are a treasure
Love can only be borrowed
above the sky
I  always see a vibrant rainbow
You left this world on St. Patrick"s Day
You lived your life like a saint
Loving grandmother, friend
Who I will never forget
17 years ago you went to heaven
Love can only be borrowed

In memory of my grandmother
Dec 22, 1919- March 17- 2000
Mary Yvonne Shamoian

WHEN I WATCH THE RAIN COME DOWN
I GAZE OUTSIDE, THROUGH THE WINDOW
DARKNESS MOVING IN
IN THE EVENING DAMP AIR APPROACHING
EVERYTHING IS SOAKED ALL AROUND THE YARD
WHEN I GAZE OUTSIDE, THROUGH THE WINDOW
I'M WATCHING THE RAIN COME DOWN
THE STORM IS GETTING STRONGER
THE RAIN IS APPROACHING  HARDER
THE DAYS ARE  BECOMING LONGER
WHEN I WATCH THE RAIN COME DOWN
I REALIZE, TAKE A FEW MINUTES
TO ABSORB WHAT'S AROUND YOU
WHEN I WATCH THE RAIN COME DOWN
THE RAIN CAME DOWN
RAIN

Feelings of silence in the air
Revealing emotions of emptiness
Frozen with no warning
Misty day along the bay
Hearts are heavy
Don't know what to say?
Feelings of silence in the air
Dealing with grief and sorrow
Praying for peace and healing
Feelings of silence in the air
This was all unfair
Misty day
GOD BLESS FLORIDA
YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Vibrant hues glowing on your radiant face
calmness in your voice
Overlooking tranquility with a hint of courage
looking into the future
Whisper in the wind
Blending honesty and trust
stir emotions together
Whisper in the wind,

Life goes by so fast, take time to pause
and breathe

Look around at the world we live in

Surrounded by living trees

Scented aroma nature presents us

Animals bring us joy and comfort

Our furry friends deserve praise for all they do

Cherish every moment being kind

True friends will accept you for who you are

Take time to pause and breathe

Look at all the trees

Nourish your soul in a healthy environment

Set yourself free
Life goes by so fast

Take time to pause and breathe

Take time

Silence is not the answer
open up your heart
Don't judge someone by there cover
Words I need to say
Everyday I pray
I'm wishing for words to come out
I'm missing you
Time took us away, need to rediscover
Words I need to say
Silence is not the answer
I have love in my heart
Wishing you would make a new start
Silence is not the answer

Don't be afraid to fall
when in doubt call
Amen, amen
Be direct
It will have an lasting
        effect
Tear down your wall
Don't be afraid to fall
Another day gone by
I want you to know
I'll be by your side
prepare for change
I do care
It's in the air
tear down your wall

Today is better than yesterday
Before I couldn’t see
Everyday taught me
              To be me
No matter what
Today is better
I can finally be me
All of these trials made me cry
No matter what
I will have high standards
Of respect and honesty
Today is better than yesterday
I can finally be me

Love is complicated
But not overrated
It’s a statement

Did you ever see a flower?
Watching it bloom
It has so much power
Nothing like a rain shower
Did you ever see the sun?
It shines bright
      Full of fun
Did you ever go to the beach
Reaching for sea shells?
Did you ever want to teach?
Did you ever watch the sunset?
Open your eyes, open your eyes
Did you ever take time
            To be yourself?
Did you wish people were different?
Did you miss the past?
Open your eyes, open your eyes
Keep living for today
And everyday
Did you ever see a flower
With so much power?
Did you ever

Underneath my dreams, I thought we were together
It's clearly written somewhere in the atmosphere
Maybe we have a future? I Feel frozen

Across the lines, it sends a signal
It's all becoming  very clear
Appeared out of nowhere , I see you
It's very clear

I feel frozen
I feel frozen
I feel frozen
I feel frozen

Beneath my tears
In my mind I wish you were  behind me
In my ear, these songs remind me of you

It's all written somewhere in the atmosphere
It's all written somewhere in the atmosphere
It's all so clear

Beyond reasons  I'm glad I found you
My heart feels broke
If you could see the tears in my eyes

Out of nowhere I see you
I see you
I see you
I see you

Underneath my dreams,  we are together,
I Feel frozen beneath my tears,,,,,,,

After the rainstorm, take a look around
isolate all of the rough seas
Gaze at the fresh air
Enjoy serenity of solitude
Storms will pass
Praying this will last
I need to take my time
My mind can't go fast
I weathered many stormy seas
as I embrace for the tide coming in
I attain my composure from the rough sea
It's hard to explain what comes over me

Calm the storm
Calm the storm

After the rainstorm
I clear my mind, looking at the tide
Isolate all  the rough seas
Storms will pass
Praying this will last
Calm the storm,,,,,,,,,,,,

I finally came ashore
I know it took so long
When you came along
Now I feel like I belong

You gave me a desire
You filled my life with inspiration
I had to use a magnifier
I really do admire you

When I came ashore
You gave me so much more
You opened the door

Changes surrounded my soul
I'm living in the moment
This world gave me a purpose

You gave me a desire
You fueled the fire
You fueled the fire
You fueled the fire
It took so long
I feel like I belong
I finally came ashore


Passion and fire
Inspiration and dedication
You fueled the fire

I finally came ashore
You opened the door
All the changes in me
Changes,,,

Sometimes love isn’t  enough
I guess it’s time to say goodbye
I know I tried
Sometimes  love isn’t enough
We may have been family
Sometimes  love isn’t enough
We all go our own ways
Someday  maybe love
Will be enough,

Roll with the heat
Rain will fall
Afternoon heat
Feel the beat
Roll with the heat
Stroll down the street
Wheels are turning around
Roll with the heat
Rain will fall
Afternoon heat
Stroll down the street
Feel the afternoon heat

Your heart is pure
I value your opinion
your magnetism
It has touched my life
each day I see
Your gentle ways
emulate in your words
deliverance
calmness comes over
I whisper your name
present moment
whole heart
I will flourish
soulful voice
everyone has a choice
touching lives
mending hearts
eyes fill with mist
enlighten minds
truly kind
Your heart is pure
Your heart

I’ve watched you grow
Day after day
Aroma scented flower perfume
In the air subtle hint of fragrance
Growing tall with rose petals
I’m glad your growing in my garden
I love you  Rose,

Open your eyes to the world
Smile today, smile today
Uncover your truth
Under no circumstance, cry
Tears are for yesterday
Years gone by
Live in the future
Smile today
While your here
Smile today
It will be a better year
Smile today

Immerse yourself within the universe
include peaceful thoughts
Glance at the evening sky
advance what's on your mind?
Grey skies filled with a calm
             atmosphere
Starry night sends a signal
of love swirling in the air
Far, far millions miles away
stars come out tonight to stay
Soon it will be a full moon
Grey skies with a few clouds around
Rain falling all afternoon
Grey skies, grey skies
Pour out yesterday
for today will be better
Grey skies,

Warm heart long days
Makes for southern ways
Cotton growing along the road
Fields seen for miles
Warm hot air
Summer is here
The weather is singing
          A song
Cotton growing along
Sitting on the front porch
Sipping ice cold tea
Warm heart, warm heart
Waiting to be with
        You and me
Warm heart

You wrapped your heart and soul
You shine like a star
I wonder where you are?
When I call your name
I know you are up there
You wrapped your love on me
When I dream at night
You are with me
Above this world I can feel
your spirit it's within me
You wrapped your kindness
every day I see a sign
I wonder where you are?
You shine like a star
You wrapped your wisdom
Even when you're near or far?
You shine like a star
I wonder where you are?
You wrapped your heart,

You can't judge someone by a glance
you need to give people a chance
Maybe someone is shy
Don't ask why?
Make eye contact
wake the inner soul
Sometimes impressions can be wrong
You need to try and know someone
at a glance everyone needs a chance
When you see for a brief moment
like a blink of an eye
Don't ask why?
maybe someone is shy
You can't judge someone by a glance
Fleeting so quickly
peek into the mind
Try to be kind
You can't judge someone by a glance

It’s early in afternoon
Summer is coming
Time to plants seeds
To enjoy the Feed

Can you feel the heat?
Strong beautiful sun
Can you feel the heat?

I asked the Lord for a sign

Where should I go?
I asked the Lord
How do you want to use me?
I'm awake today
I still don't know
I'm awake today
I listen to my heart
Should I make a new start?
I asked the Lord for a sign

How do you want to use me?
I can see clear
You lifted me here
I sifted through sadness
I asked the Lord for a sign
I'm awake

Easter is a time to reflect
Our savior made miracles
Receive in his holy spirit
Believe in his faith
Achieve greatness
Leave his words in our hearts
Weave love and forgiveness
           in our lives
Easter is a reminder of his sacrifices
Our savior changed our world
Read the bible to enforce his wisdom
Read the bible to enforce his wisdom
Thread hope, faith and love
this is what he brought from above
Easter,

In my dreams, I have seen your face
Your smile is shining with a warm embrace
With every space in my heart
I can visualize your tender touch
Meanwhile I'm still in this sweet dream
Smiling in my heart, I think of you
I want this sweet dream to last forever
In this sweet dream, I don't ever want to lose you
Your friendship is sweet as honey
When I awoke, I opened the window
In the sky is brewing a storm
The lights start to flicker
I'm bracing for this evening
Awakened from this sweet dream
My heart is racing
I can't wait to see your face
Every light is on my street
In my sweet dream

CLOUDS ARE FILLED WITH SMOKE
I LOOK IN THE DISTANCE
I'M SO GLAD I FINALLY AWOKE
AFTERNOON HAZE
SUN IS SLOWLY SHINING
STILLNESS EVERYWHERE
FILLED WITH PEACE
CLOUDS SLOWLY TURNER CLEARER
RELAXING WITH ICE COLD COKE
DISTANCE SMOKE
I CAN BREATH IN FRESH AIR
I'M SO GLAD I FINALLY AWOKE
AFTERNOON HAZE, LEFT ME IN A DAZE
SUN IS SLOWLY SHINING
CLOUDS ARE CLEAR
I'M OUT OF THIS MAZE
I'M SO GLAD I FINALLY AWOKE
DISTANCE SMOKE

I could see rainbows far away
this world is moving fast
We're looking into the future
changes are moving
Before my eyes
Softly I hear your name
My life is not the same
Before my eyes
I  could see
This world is moving fast
I know I have to let go
of the past
Do you think our love will last?
Before my eyes
I could see far away
I won't lose another day of light
I'm thinking of you tonight
I'm so blessed for some sight
changes are moving before my eyes
Softly, I hear your name
My life is not the same

Before my eyes I could see
Before my eyes I could see
Before  my eyes I could see
Before my eyes I could see

I won't lose another day of light
I'm thinking of you tonight
changes are moving before my eyes
Before my eyes

We all need peace
We need it now
Stop the fighting
leave innocent people
        Alone
We all need peace
Let us shine a light
Together we are strong
This needs to end now
We all need peace
Going on way too long
Prayers for Ukraine  and the world

Respond to your calling
Receive confidence
         from above
Remember to love
you  won't fall
respond to the universe
beyond,

Have you ever felt love so strong?

Somehow you weren't looking

Your whole world begins to change

Your heart tells you to be yourself

It' a start of something new

Every trial in  life, is for a reason

GOD  knows the purpose

Your heart tells you

I close my eyes and don't have to see you

I do know your warm and I can feel your near

Your heart tells you

Have you ever felt like this before

This feeling is like I never felt before

Your heart tells you,,,

Can you feel the afternoon heat?
I  want to love you all day
We don't  have to say anything  today
In the colors of summer

Live, love ,everyday
I want to love you all day
I can give you my all today

Afternoon heat, afternoon heat
Can we meet?
I want to love you all day
We don't have to say anything today

In the colors of summer
your on mind
It was fate that found us

Can you feel the afternoon heat?
I want to love you all day
every day, forever

I want to love you  forever
yet so far away

Can you feel the afternoon heat?
Can you feel the afternoon heat?
Can you feel the afternoon heat?

I want to love you all day
we don't have to say anything today
in the colors of summer

Is   the world ready to reopen?
We need to be safe
We need our space

Is the world ready to reopen/
Baby steps, baby steps
This world is changing fast
We  can move past this

Is the world ready to reopen?
Is the world ready to reopen/
Is the world ready to reopen/
Is the world ready to reopen/



Let's keep our mind steady
We will be ready
This  world  is changing fast
We can move past this

We need to be safe
We need to be safe
We need to be safe
We need to be safe

We need to find  our space
The world is changing
baby steps, baby steps

Is  the world ready to reopen?
Is the world ready reopen?
Is the world ready to reopen?
Is the world ready to reopen?

Let's keep our mind steady
We will be ready
We need to be safe
We need to find our space

Dreams take us to another land
sleeping peacefully in the night
Quietness, stars are out tonight
Southern dreams

In my southern dreams
takes me to a  serenity place
Nature at it's finest
trees and trees
Animals calling out in song
Stray dogs stopping by for food

Southern dreams are not so long
In my southern dreams

Tell me what I need
to know
Where should I go?
Tell me what I need
to know
I'll spread your word
No more wrong turns
I'll take the right one
Tell me what I need
Now I can see


You saved me from the fire
No more wrong turns
Believe, you gave me strength
Praying, to follow your way
You saved me from  trouble
Now I can see
Spread your words
I know, it's your plan
To do the best I can

GOD ANSWERS-

LIVING MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU
LETTING GO OF THE PAST
DREAMS ARE FOR TODAY
NOT YESTERDAY

IT TOOK SO LONG
SILENCE OF YOU
BROKE MY HEART
LIVING MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU

I CAN'T TURN BACK TIME
LIVING MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU
LIVING MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU
LIVING MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU

EACH DAY I PRAY TO FIND A WAY
I HOPE TO FIND ANSWERS


U
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UNKNOWN SP

I wonder where you are?
I wonder how far?
My heart feels like thunder
I do understand
When I think of you I grow fonder
I wonder
How many miles apart?
You always make me smile
I'll keep wondering
When will I see you?
I wonder

Carmel color leaves from falling trees
Bells strike from church
Everyday is a search
lost loved ones
Silence speaks volumes
Believe in faith
Somebody knows something
intuition is all I have
Every year is filled with hope
I'm praying to see the light
Carmel color leaves from falling trees

I believe in miracles
Praise our Lord
Praise our Lord
He raises our spirits
His word is full
      Of praises
When your lonely and lost
Don’t forget our cross
He raises our hearts
       With love
From above
Miracles happen
Down here
            Tears  of joy
Grateful and.thankful

I believe in miracles
I believe in miracles
Praise our Lord
Praise our Lord

It’s that time of year
         To fall back
Colder nights
Darker evenings
Fall back
New year coming soon
Start now going forward,