Verse 1
There’s an open road, to our perfect day
With no undue blocks, situated in our way
Sail from coast to coast, a vibrant voyage
City lights that glisten right above the bridge

Chorus
Take my hand, basking in the sunset
Let’s go write our memories in the sand
The night is ours, embracing who we are
Right here, as we gaze under the stars
My hero, yes you are

Verse 2
Walking hand in hand, proceed to the pier
Contemplate the views, that we both revere
A momentous time, subtle candlelight
Of the times we share, relish with delight
Chorus

Bridge
Before I met you, yes my life was great
The essence of your catering is icening on the cake
How you captivate, enchantment by the shore
Taken by your love, the one that I adore

Chorus

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Verse 1
There's a father in heaven, who always leads me by the hand
Who picks me up if I would fall, a father who always understands
He takes me to his dwelling place, where I can go to seek his face
His face
I have found my hope in you, you reflect a solemn truth
Golden crowns I will accrue, you will see my victory through
A harmonised refreshing dew, for I live to follow you
Follow you

Chorus
If you would shine your light, if you would shine your light
A promising refining, of no greater timing
Casting out the darkness, a divine fulfilment
Bringing all completeness
Stretch your mighty hand

Verse 2
Let your waters overflow, a joyful countenance to show
A faithful vine will surely grow, lead me to the place to go
For in you I will not lack, your promises, not taken back
Not taken back
As I bow you will arise, your awesome power realised
A mighty wonder symbolized, present glory magnified
Of your ways tested and tried, for you are the greatest prize
The greatest prize

Chorus X2

Bridge X2
If you would shine your light, if you would shine your light
Bringing all completeness, stretch your mighty hand

Outro
Oh yeah, ooh, oh yeah

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Verse 1
With truth emerged, to stand in line I’m on the verge
A full embrace, the time has come to run my race
Born and raised, with humbleness I will amaze
A southern town, strengthened roots lay underground

Chorus
I’m ready to live, my all declared of which to give
I’m destined to soar, a soulful rising shall befall
I’m ready to live, a challenged past I will forgive
A boundless find, this opportunity is mine

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Bridge
My quest defined, with character and soul aligned
No time to wait, the steps laid down for me to take

Verse 2
Of temporal gain, my inner joy it will sustain
To signify, the clouds that come to mystify
A plan contrived, my gift to give to bring to life
Uniquely rare, a purposed calling not compared

Bridge

Chorus

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Dare to dazzle, iconic diva

Behold an era, enrapture enthral

Silence devour, of vocal power

Renowned rendition – a rising star

Raise the bar, raise the roof

Glistening shimmer, strike a chord

Stage of a songstress, talent transformed

Driven determined, of diamonds worn

Splendour f-o-r-e-v-e-r, glamorous gift

Essence emerged, craft crystal clear

Sparkle supreme, showcase and shine

Sensational art form, eminence given

007, pre-eminence proven

Of charm interwoven

Impeccable gem



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Right throughout the age

I have written every page



Knitted in your mother’s womb

On this earth I shall make room



From the start when time began

I blueprinted every plan



The salt of all the Earth

Rich in value and in worth



Whether near or whether far

Worthy masterpiece you are



When others pass you by

You’re the apple of my eye



When placed in any doubt

I shall not leave you without



In a dry and barren land

When you aim to understand



So beloved, precious gem

Touch my garment at the hem





Even when misunderstood

You partake in the priesthood



When you feel you don’t belong

Rise and sing a new song



In the storm beyond the shore

Whether rich or whether poor



With seeming endless miles

Through the test and through the trials



I am with you to the end

Trust in me, you can depend



Place your very faith in me

For you are my destiny



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A prominent star, far to the east

A symbol of peace, to wise men of three

Beyond such a journey, the awaiting of a new-born King

To follow the star, that they might worship him

Yet aside from their quest, puzzled, perplexed

That of King Herod, afore thy detest

Chief priests and scribes, an enquired gathering

Herod to protect his beloved throne

A diligent search toward Bethlehem

To advise wise men, to seek out the child

Such shadows of night upon the land

From city gates, to the rightful place

An earnest rejoice

A star stood still

To humbly kneel, treasured offerings

Dreams foretold, arise and flee

Take baby Jesus to Egypt, an urgent plea

Of governed talk, of discovery

Herod’s aim to conquer prophecy

A choice in haste, a wrongful deed, a wretched command

Be rid of all young boys in the land

Yet wise men moved on

Joseph and Mary to return to where they belong

To journey on, to the land of Galilee



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Verse 1

Whether I’m young or old, there’s a story to be told

Well above any claim to beautify

If there’s a wrong or right, there’s always a goal in sight

Let my perspective override



Chorus

It’s time to take control, let every book unfold

It’s my worth to make my own

Let every thought release, no part of me compete

Let only upright seeds be sown

There’s every kind of beautiful



Verse 2

Whether I’m short or tall, there’s every wonderful

Of every shape and every size

Cascading curls to straight, long flowing or a braid

Let each be worthy of a prize



Chorus



Bridge

Let me find the goodness in me, to deserve and to love and be free

Come celebrate the beauty we see, let’s celebrate the beauty we see

It’s all my choice what to feel, my perspective taken is real

Every nation colour and creed, every nation colour and creed



Chorus



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A life like this

Truly influential for me to write this

Articulated thought of a musical mind

Dictionary defined, deal disseminate

A sky with no limit, called to innovate

Metaphorically moved, so to resonate

Artful reflectivity, relational domain

Holistically original, critical acclaim

Chances taken before they pass

Grasp and empower – it will all make sense

A find of forever, together we rise

A rock to pass, shoot for the stars

Comprehensive bars set to bridge the divide

Land on common ground, a synthesized sound

A question with an answer, you would be that call

A lyrical league, facets of skill

Dexterous dimension, unequivocal will

The resounding Wright to shine your light

A light that shines, expression – insight



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Verse 1

Like a hummingbird with wings to fly, emerging forward towards the sky

Ever receptive to the dream, for all that you’ve witnessed or ever seen

Release and so defy, no greater time to try, just hold on, trust and so rely

Much higher than the fall, it’s time to give your all

To the promises you’re believing for



Chorus

I believe you will receive, the blessings, its free

I am sure, you’re truly called, to the victory, that is yours

It’s time to soar



Verse 2

With an open mind, steered to drive, follow through to the road, you will arrive

Operate the gear, embrace the view, I believe in this, I believe in you

Release hold off the break, it’s time to operate, keep going, there’s just no time to wait

Your view is crystal clear, it’s that special time, it’s your moment

The promises are near



Chorus



Bridge

Spread your wings, at the edge to take the flight

Look beyond, deterrents in your sight

To succeed, turn wrongness into right

Travel through to greater heights



Chorus



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

0.03
Intro
From way back to the single plan, to where it all began
Towards a distant land
From a room with a view, from humble beginnings to thoughts anew
If they would disapprove, retrospectively I had nothing to lose

0.19
Verse 1
With my future to win, to so boldly move and let the race begin, but for the shine to bling
I had to so forgive, for the real living
So let me testify, I surrendered the fear, so that my dreams could fly
With the opposed aside, I took hold of the wheel so that this train could ride

0.41
Bridge
I took hold of the wheel so that this train could ride
Dreams will come alive, if you can simplify
But you may walk alone, finding yourself in a strangers zone
But keep building the blocks
Building the blocks of the cornerstone

1.00
Chorus
Chase that dream, chase that dream, go ahead and chase that dream
Paint that scene, build that team
I'm already with you - seen!

1.17
Verse 2
There are certain gems that are hard to find, to forgo the plan is to undermine
Determine steps to become aligned, to master the plan may appear sublime
To aim for the sky may appear suspect, but this is your dream, above all protect
The memories fade so go recollect, mistakes are made to become correct

Forgiveness leaves no thoughts on file, restoration is to reconcile
Time is a healer - it may take a while, restoring the youth of your inner child
Certain steps may be rendered slow, the cream of the dream is more wonderful
Turn off the screen and now visualise
Created as a lie, may you realise

Created as a lie, may you realise
All true visions come on time
Now chase that dream, with new conscious eyes

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Verse 1
Strike a chord, sensational
Atmosphere relational
Rhythmic flavour, wonderful
Tempo combinational

Bridge
Soulful styles, set to sooth
A joyful mix, get in the groove
Improvising to the beat
Rendition, repeat

Chorus
A starry, dreamy, bright array
Such instrumental harmony
Side by side as players play
Celebration certainly
Sunset at the jazz cafe

Verse 2
Drum and trumpet at a pace
For an alternating chase
Melodies that interlace
Fusion of a lower base

Bridge

Chorus

Outro X2
Chords half stepping, yeah yeah
Back and forth, oh yeah

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Verse 1

Initiated, when there’s a choice to truly take it

In order to be liberated, gain true identity

When there’s a low road, a higher path is taken solo

It doesn’t matter even how slow, true living is free



Chorus

No matter the forces I see, the invisible right before me

Keep moving and gliding swiftly, liberated, it’s time to be free

All genuine none to conceal, just chasing the joy that I feel

Authentic with goodness is real, liberated, truly liberated



Verse 2

Unrelenting, a core desire with no ending

Distractions don’t require tending, so undeservedly

Uncomplicated, could be as simple as I make it

A dream pursued, even belated, there’s possibility



Chorus



Verse 3

Footsteps, yes I gotta find my own quest

The only way to give my true best, originate and shine

To awaken, to be myself yet unmistaken

All the others they are taken, the opportunity is mine



Chorus



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Verse 1
It may take a little bit of passion, with a call to strive
Beyond a realm of satisfaction, aiming to arrive
A complex choice of moving forward, not left or right
Always keep the goal in sight
Of precious value locked inside
Standing in the face of pride
Always keep the dream alive

Chorus
You may not know the how, just recall the why
There may be obstacles, but it's your aim to try
Keep on aiming to the sky
You may have started small, encountering a fall
Just aim to go beyond, what seems impossible
You are truly wonderful

Verse 2
Of a journey that is not straight, that is challenging
Individual timing not late, you are so unique
A coming season to wait, in your soul to seek
A higher calling to complete
Of precious value locked inside
Standing in the face of pride
Always keep the dream alive

Chorus

Bridge
This is your moment, this is such a distinct time
Now is the time to own it, you're a gem refined
This is your moment, this is such a distinct time
Now is the time to own it, reach towards the sky

Chorus

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Blueberries, bananas, apples that fall

Berries and pears, we love them all

Fresh rainwater, summer heat

The part of plants that we can eat



Inside the fruit, contains the seeds

Found on bushes, grown on trees

Tomato plants, of heights will rise

With soil and compost, fertilise



Seeds we scatter, seeds we sow

All around the world they grow

Celebrate at food events

Cities, countries, continents



Supermarkets, stalls be manned

Frozen, dried, fresh or canned

Varied fruits ripen with time

Fresh fruit salad, shall we dine



A complement of any meal

Fruits to blend and fruits to peel

Expectations to surpass

Blended poured into a glass



Garden fruit and fruit in tins

Daily fibre, vitamins

Large vineyards, where growers take

From tiny buds, to blossomed grape



Strawberry smoothie, raspberry jam

Tomato sandwich, cheese and ham

Assembled fruit upon the plate

Master-chef provide your rate



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

0.15
Verse 1
Through the highs and lows and every obstacle
In the rain and storms, we have braved it all
Whether unprepared, we casted all our cares
With all the times we've shared, true love has fared

0.45-1.14 (Riff)

0.15-1.45 (drop)

1.45
Verse 2
No other to revere, my delight is right here
Let all doubt disappear, the path is paved so clear
I've placed my trust in you, solidified and true
We'll take this avenue, wherever it leads to

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Verse 1
No two paths the same, in this complex game
There are journeys that cannot be understood
To have loved and lost, at no greater cost
The unwholesome rightly turned around for good

Chorus

This is our picture perfect, yeah

This is our picture perfect, oh yeah
With untangled rods, against the odds, we’re an undivided team
There’s no mystery or disharmony, rising from our history
For the past is gone, I am focused on, beginnings forthcoming
Well beyond the bridge, this journey is unfolding

Verse 2
As the head of home, to have raised my own
The higher guidance, which I can depend
Yet with true love found, purposed middle ground
Two hearts that have become a perfect blend

Chorus

Bridge
Let’s reach beyond the sky
With a magnitude of love set to defy
Let’s gaze beyond the stars
Of a distance travelling forever far
This is our picture perfect

Chorus

Written by Geraldine Taylor ©️

https://soundcloud.com/user-921599710/moonlight-performed-by-itzquincy

Verse 1
There is no distance to travel, to cause a divide, between us
There is no towering mountain that we cannot climb to build trust
Of moments in time, of which are passing away
Yet all the love I possess, grows day after day, yeah

Chorus
Let’s sail away, by the moonlight
Let’s find a way, for us to realise
That we’ll never arrive, we’ll never arrive
So continue to strive, continue to strive
The water will flow, the water will flow
And our love will grow, and our love will grow
Forever and ever and ever and ever

Verse 2
An awesome appearance, impressions that mesmerise
Stood by the river of love, the glance in your eyes
Gratitude given, the presence of living is here
A smooth navigation, a near constellation revere

Chorus

Bridge
There’s an overflow of tranquillity
We are journeying forth with simplicity, yeah
Let’s strive to bring authenticity
For your a shining light to me

Chorus

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Verse 1
Keep me planted on solid ground, where true salvation can be found
Purified and free from shame, calling those who seek your name
With such power to move unseen and search the depth of my inmost being
For your glory of which I strive, with your strength I am alive

Chorus
To be at one with you, is instrumental to my growth
For all I’ve found in you, with tender mercy
A true unfailing love, with an everlasting oath
A core desire for you, so ever sincerely

Verse 2
Basking in your presence here, a stillness I can but revere
Of endeavours built in vain, for my almighty reigns
The peacefulness your assurance brings, you rise and soar with mighty wings
A towering rock of true safety, resting in your sanctuary

Chorus

Bridge X4
Of such peacefulness, passing all understanding
With such wholesomeness, taking heed of your commanding

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Only those who know will understand

How I’m encapsulated by your command

How you brighten my day

With every thoughtful ray

That joy that wondrous joy



Only those who understand will ever feel

The essence of your heart not one could steal

How you turn the sky so blue

How you make my thoughts anew

That joy that wondrous joy



Only those who feel will embrace

Your footprints left without a trace

How your warm delight

Fathoms more than might

That joy that wondrous joy



Only those who embrace will truly care

Whether coming or going, you’re always there

How you render me still

Only your love could fill

That joy that wondrous joy



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Varied species of the kingdom

Across our earthly home

From sponges to the octopus

Without a backbone



Laying small eggs

Or a centimetre long

Astounding invertebrates

There outer skin is strong



Upon an organism

There they choose to lay

Eggs for a food source

Paralyse their prey



As the insect grows

So rapidly within

A time of which to moult

Remove their outer skin



The expanding colony

Survival of the team

Young bees evolving

From a single queen



Shed their exoskeleton

Insect crawling out

Expansion of their wings

Body drying out



Beginning as larvae

From the eggs they hatch

Dramatic transformation

Metamorphosis match



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As was written, on Mount Sinai

As Moses stood on high, commandments of virtue

A shower of blessings, to bestow upon

As for the people, they adhered not

Unguided minds, an idolised calf of gold

Yet to unfold, in a moment of anger

Stones ****** down, sin was all around, though forgiveness abound

Two further tablets, inscriptions anew

Early on the mount, forty days and nights

At one with the father

Both food and drink – the absence of

From such a return, proceeding down

A glow of brilliance, radiant face

Of whom could stare

Dispel at once

Covering veil

Of such commands, in accordance with

Prosperity stands

To stray from the path, affliction coincides

Worship the Lord

Assemble the Tabernacle

With sacrificial offerings, designated ark

Glory be filled

A time to remain

The cloud has arisen

Journey on



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A graceful time of ruling

Appointed judge

Ruler of the people, keeper of the land

In a place of promise, Israelites reside

As the year draws near, voyage to Shiloh

Called to worship, offer your sacrifice

Here Hannah would pray

To grant her a son, Lord have your way

A solemn request

To ask of God, an answered prayer

Arrival of Samuel, so to dedicate

From a time of birth, till weaning transpired

His time had come

A due journey to the high-priest

Reflections of the temple

Eli saw she had prayed

A promise fulfilled

Clad in garments of white

Peace be still

Samuel shall stay, Samuel shall serve

In the ministry of the temple

Of valued worth



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Intro

When there’s nothing to lose, but everything to gain

A journey moving forward, never the same again

To look beyond the shadows, towards a ray of light

Just embrace the midnight, the stars come out at night



Verse 1

There’s nothing to prove, follow authenticity

Surrender the complex, focus with simplicity

Keep that flame burning, resplendence of desire

There’s no better time, to keep on aiming higher



Chorus

A mighty momentous move, just stay in your lane

Be that inspiration, that incandescent flame

A call for boldness, times will ever test

Called and chosen, give your very best



Verse 2

A subtle reaction, rise against the fall

The true satisfaction, the giving of your all

Advancing in harmony, this moment truly yours

An opportune time, the opening of doors



Chorus



Bridge

No substance lost, endeavour to try

Seize every moment, remember the why

Towards the exceptional, no middle road

Be unforgettable, let victory unfold



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Rivers run, rivers flow, let it flow, let it flow

Creativity, never let it go

The bud that must flower, the tree that must grow

Seeds of germination, future take shape

Tis the dreamers, the believers, the doers, the achievers

Who so create tomorrow’s world

The missionaries, the visionaries, a land of oysters, a sea of pearls

For they are the exceptions to the norm

Of no measure to conform

The beacons of light, with wings they take flight

Inner propensity, with authenticity, they make it a priority

To shape society, and so establish, their mark in history

They venture beyond the comfort zone, a road less travelled

If so alone

Camouflaged not, born to stand out

To realize within, manifest without

Captains of their destiny, they pave the way for others to be

Purpose, passion, legacy, extraordinaire, epitome

Yet beyond limits, illusions overcome

Great beyond measure, their rule of thumb

Multi-dimensional, that which was chose

The vessels of which creativity flows

The journey of life, taken at the helm

With access to another realm

Transcendent thought, that cannot be bought

Noteworthy cause, lest run-of-the-mill

Guided forward by a higher will



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

The day of Pentecost had fully come, as they met in one accord

A sudden sound, a mighty wind, a token of the Lord

Cloven flames, tongues of fire, as thy sprit thus descent

Prepareth the soul for gentle gales, yet convicted to repent



A miracle yet of the mind, upon prophets of old

To preach to nations intelligibly, effects to thus unfold

Perplexed and thus bewildered, as languages be spake

Other tongues of utterance, the faith of Christ awake



A solemn feast brought to a halt, a mighty great concourse

To hear the good news of the Lord, observed with some remorse

To meaneth truth and yet be mocked, to claim they’re full of wine

God chose the weak to confound the wise, as branches of the vine



The day hereby thus prophesied, by Joel of centuries past

The miracles, signs and wonders, fulfillment brought to last

Peter’s message communicated restoreth divine favour

The fruit of Christ resurrection, he ascended our great saviour



Fully clothed with power, his rising yet not disproved

The supernatural phenomena, his word shall not be moved

The same Jesus who was crucified is both our Christ and Lord

As still proclaimed amongst the earth, which we could not afford



Allegiance owed to he who reigns, who sat on David’s throne

The highest honour in heaven, our hope in Christ alone

A sense of awe, an awesome joy, others joined to listen

As the multitudes were saved and to see the Lord’s love glisten


Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Verse 1
A divine design, a will aligned, of joy so wonderful
Sent from above, a mirror of, love unconditional
Set apart, reserved, a soulful merge, I know such fruit is rare
A vineyard with, such blossoming, His providential care

Chorus
He thought of me, he thought of you
Blessings of a season, that only God could do
And on that day, faithfully
My whole life had changed

Verse 2
A special place, of majestic grace, I bring my loyalty
Oneness of soul, with a purposed goal, radiating royalty
In him abide, stood by your side, of more than an event
To so unite and glorify, a holy covenant
Chorus

Bridge
A meaningful journey, begins its course
Two becoming one, a dynamic force
A promising season, like the bliss of spring
Of such a splendid vine, such joy to bring
A treasured find, was made anew
From the moment I was revealed to you
Love that has the brightest kind of flame
So may our lives never remain the same

Chorus

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Beyond the rooftops

Above the clouds and skies

To the highest mountain

So be lifted high



In the midst of storms

In uncertain days

In times of gladness

So I give you praise



With an awesome cheer

You’re my guide and ruler

I will dance with joy

Singing hallelujah



With a joyful step

We shall not retreat

Dance of victory

You have won defeat



Resounding praises

Oh my Lord you reign

Instrumental song

Power in the name


Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Magnitudes of greatness

Unfailing love relentless

My noble rock and fortress

Father to the fatherless

Marched beyond the wilderness

Redeemer of righteousness

In awe of your magnificence

Omnipresent brilliance

Of glorious resplendence

An eternal assurance

A blessed abundance

Of shining countenance

With strength and resilience

Royalty and eminence

His majesty of prominence

Gladness in your presence

Free in your deliverance

Delightful in obedience

His almighty radiance



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Strong Syrians at war against the Israelites

Yet followed a period of peace

Though no threat was posed, an enemy arose, from a foreign land

Fear drew in, the Assyrian king, was set to conquer all

Armies assembled from the border-land

O’ Ninevah city, a promised place

Radical residence of idol worshippers

Servers not of the living God, of what would become

A change of ways, lest they be destroyed

A chosen prophet foreseeable and called

A request to Jonah, awake the city

Of mercy and pity, to repent of their sins

Journey to Ninevah, look to the east

Actions opposed, a sail to the west, unaware of God’s test

An intention to hide, full of pride, he fell asleep

Yet on the ship, with sailors equipped, a storm arose

Wallowing winds, a stormy sea, a presumptuous plea

A cast of lots, on Jonah fell

Storm was sent on his account

Duly dashed into the sea, right into the belly of a fish was he

Three days and nights, afore dry land

Go tell the people of Ninevah

Preach the message, be undeterred



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Between the two, a valley lay

Israelites and Philistines beckoning war

Out of the camp of the Philistines

A towering giant would arise

Heavily clad, defiant and bold

So to sway the staff of his spear

A nation in fear, as was King Saul

Forty days of terror

Armies advancing in battle

Yet to defeat

As Israelites retreat in the sight of David

Stood in dismay

Honours and riches, marital reward

To he who can defeat the giant

A due attack with staff and sling

No sword for him

A trust in the God of the living

A protective guide

With fears aside, a stone was struck

Of awesome power to the giant’s head

Down to the ground, accomplished with sword

An honourable defeat

A nation at peace



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Verse 1
Whisperings in the dark, be my light and meet me where you are
You said be not afraid, I kneel before you, with casted burdens laid
In a dry and thirsty land, come unto you, be guided by your hand
With a parchment of the field, I find a well, the sources spring revealed

Chorus
When there’s nothing else, nothing else, to give you but myself
In place of apparent wealth, you are my foundation, you’re my light and my health
For you are my strength and you are my shield, without you, there’s no shining light in me
For you are my strength and you are my shield, without you, there’s no shining light in me

Verse 2
On you I shall depend, through the forceful trials, our father will defend
No greater sacrifice, you thought of me, you truly paid the price
On such a temporal plane, this journey through, yet all will pass away
Of times that have begun, you oversee, the victory is won

Chorus

Bridge
You are my crown of gold, there’s no greater fill, replenishing my soul
No other fills the void, no one can bestow, may my cup overflow

Chorus

Ending
When there’s nothing else, nothing else, to give you but myself
When there’s nothing else, nothing else, to give you but myself

Written by Geraldine Taylor ©️

A tranquil land, when the Earth was but few

Refreshing renewal, beginning anew

Noah and sons, grew to remain

Multiplied nation, so it became



Mountain of Ararat, water subside

A move to the east, with fears aside

Families therein, travelled afar

A settled plain in the land of Shinar



Bold decision, people of prime

Building themselves, for such a time

A great high tower, apparent worth

Be not scattered over all the earth



Work commenced, building the city

Bricks and mortar, workers busy

Ever-ready, no time to stall

Unexpected to cease at all



Might endured, the time it took

A displeased father, there to look

Ever more sinful, none to repent

Ignoring the one who gave them strength



Labouring on, within their own plans

Worshipping the work of their own hands

A call from high, un-amused

Let their languages be confused



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Verse 1
To play it’s safe is out of the question
Living by my fullest expression
With open doors, a welcoming season
An unseen force, above any reason
To discontinue building someone else’s dream
I’ll trust the process of acquired means

Chorus
To live by faith, when others doubt it
The kind of faith that can move mountains
To live by faith, water flowing over
Going beyond the mediocre, oh yeah

Verse 2
Drawing to that joyful feeling
The future’s bright, a timely revealing
Encompassing insightful believing
A purposeful continued achieving
To discontinue building someone else’s dream
I’ll trust the process of acquired means

Chorus

Bridge
Oh faith, nothing less, oh true faith will test
I’m alive, I will strive, I’m aiming for the best
This is my one assuring quest

Chorus

Written by Geraldine Taylor ©️

Of many a surround, complexities be found

Containers lying moist, a decision or a choice

Yet further on afield, a glance at orange peel

Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin



Remnant turning raw, a rotten eyesore

Rustling wind o’ waste, left in sudden haste

The mice can now compete, with litter in the street

Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin



Fines there are to pay, a shoddy vast array

The circling of sweeps, creating cleaner streets

A clearer road to pave, recycling can be saved

Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin



Creatures here collide, scraps of the roadside

Watchers not around, fly-tipping on waste ground

Yet no-one there to blame, deserted country lane

Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin



Hazards in the town, where shops are to be found

The mess that will not fade, nor biodegrade

Danger near the farm, creatures brought to harm

Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin



Discarded fishing nets, caught around there necks

Trapped in like a pen, cannot get out again

The choices of today, can create a way

Paper, plastic, food, find the nearest bin!



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Undoubtedly, undeniable

Most definitely

Life is not promised, yet you light up the world

Messages through spoken word

Consciously social, from vocal to vocal

Elemental flow

Lyrically acclaimed and instrumental, truly influential

Beyond a statistic

Such experience – will we ever know

In depth dimensions, sketches of a dream

Above solid ground, poetry to my ears

Freedom beyond fears, mountain magnetic

Activated climb, break bordered walls

Stand undefined

Not out to get got

Every story two sides, mathematical embrace

Take notice, vocalize the political state

Destiny manifested

Freedom cannot be bought

Mindful intuition

New York, New York



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Oh how my mum is special to me, not only because she prepares my tea

The way she sings so happily, she’s who I’d like to grow to be

She’s so sincere a heart of gold, with loving care her arms unfold

Yet longing for those days of old, new-born gift that she did hold



A soft whisper, a gentle tone, with her love I’m not alone

On days away the first to phone, that loving place I call my home

Such gentle strokes to comb my hair, she’s attentive and so fair

Her sheer presence, no house bare, the day’s she’s helped with clothes to wear



The wonder of her thoughtful gaze, the hope she kept a child to raise

Seasons new, a cherished phase, contained in her humble ways

Wrapped in warmth just like a glove, watching over from above

She glides across just like a glove, that ever special kind of love



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Of such commandments from above

Obedience – a stream of love

Presented with abundant choice

Abraham obeyed God’s voice



A promised child of such a time

A standing test now would remind

The passing time yet would not falter

Offered gifts upon the altar



To Moriah, a land away

The sacrifice yet to obey

A calling forth to bring upon

No sheep or lamb, the chosen son



With all trust not put to fault

An angel brought him to a halt

Abraham followed all his plans

Now untie his feet and hands



Due fulfilment of the test

Your descendants I will bless

Lord’s provision, for the right

Precious always in God’s sight



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

From the city of Sychar, a stone throw away

Stood a welcomed wayside well

Jesus and disciples, took thy rest

A journey of news to tell



Disciples went on, to pay for foods

For then a woman came by

A Samaritan, a glazing glance

Still water to draw up high



The Messiah’s request astonishing

A drink to ask of her

Yet the water he would give

A living thirst quencher



Of water not drawn from the well

To cleanse the sins of men

Salvation gift, given for free

To never be thirsty again



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Deep and unyielding, replenished root

Spiritual refreshment, aside the riverbank

Resolutions for the righteous

Drink of the living water

Flowing from the throne of God

A sanctified stream

Running through, running over

Bath in the overflow

Transplanted, transformed

Radiantly renewed

Ever-green, ever-new

A ray of light of readiness therein

Renewed realisations

Reassured restoration, revitalization

Gracious refinement

Rejoice in season fruits ever-bearing

Of blessings unending

Relished in your goodness

In a reservoir of peace

Resemblance of trees

Ever strengthened, ever-green



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

The sick crippled and blind, of troubled waters to find

Aside the Sabbath rule, walked Jesus by the pool

Affliction thus pervade, to rest nearby the shade

Of varied people sat, yet laid upon the mat



The healing then began, a poor and crippled man

A statement did foretell, to walk and then be well

To spring and rise alone, to start towards his home

Of miracles revered, for Christ had disappeared



Religious Jews within, accusing him of sin

A command to walk away, presently Sabbath day

Upholding an offence, beyond their own pretence

Likened to revolt, of men who did find fault



Disciples picking corn, for they did not conform

A watchful Pharisee, en route to Galilee

Attended to a man, who had a crippled hand

Though lesser hearts forbid, did as his father did



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

The descendants of which, numerous in size

Yet in such a land, a king would arise

To create slaves and disturb peace

The more he oppressed, they would increase



The harshness of the king’s command

Do away, sons of the land

The anger of the king would grow

Into the river, ordered to throw



Beyond the plight of wrongful deeds

A cradle lay among the reeds

His sister stood yet to abide

Concealed by the riverside



Ever near, the daughter’s king

Heard the cry of suffering

Little child a mother laid

Gave compassion unafraid



The pity that could not evade

A Hebrew woman, princess bade

Abandonment would be adverse

Mother called to take and nurse



A time of blessing to remain

Provision of a rightful name

Brought in age to Pharaoh’s daughter

Moses drawn out of the water



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Many a flame, brightens the sky

Such events to re-enact

A plot in vain that would underlie

A pre-determined pact



Brought up as a Catholic child

Beliefs that would not wane

The distinct view of Protestants

Reflecting royal reign



The disapproving treatment then

Catholic Priests and all

Of secret church services

Hidden holes – no fall



A venture to the land of Spain

Discover and to fight

A brave and learned soldier

Gunpowder to alight



Plans devised, against the king

Thomas Winter’s plot

Fawkes informed and now assigned

Such tales were not forgot



A secret meet within the Inn

Robert Catesby lead

A gang adjoined as one to swear

Our plans will go ahead



A parliamentary opening

Imminently placed

For barrels rolled into the night

Hidden without trace



A letter sent to Monteagle

Reward for such a warn

Uncovered act, to light a fuse

The truth of which be sworn



Hidden in the cellar below

O’ Guy to now arrest

A plotters display of guilty heads

The ending of their quest



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

That which deemed impossible

Yet he does the radical



That which was before denied

Unseen doors were opened wide

For the times when we have failed

Upon board we now set sail



Feeling trapped, oh chain release

Set us free, in restored peace



Guided forward beyond doubt

Renew us from the inside out



That of chaos, rearranged

Simple love that does not change



Drawn closer to holiness

The essence of your faithfulness



The unseen is spiritual

Look beyond the natural



Ever-nurtured, ever-healed

The wisdom of your truth revealed



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Unhampered velocity, flow of continuity

Selected autonomy, explore your philosophy

Treaded geography, to grasp empathically

Of no ambiguity, to reason amicably

Of no accord, nonsensical

The freedom just to be



Desire ambitiously, of difference unusually

Give access academically, promotions periodically

Acts of kind sporadically, improvise remarkably

Caring sentimentally, peacefulness tranquillity

Of one accord intentional

The freedom to be me



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Allotted time, of varied season

Child of virtue, child of reason



To tell of all your miracles

Be lead beyond all obstacles



Of such decrees, humble and just

Of noble measure, that I trust



The splendour of your holiness

Gloried shine of faithfulness



Where trouble finds, I am concealed

Of living lands, your truth revealed



From the throne, you will observe

Just rewards that we deserve



Guided forth, directed steps

Faithful guide, our Lord protects



Lord of favour, land inherit

Righteousness of spiritual merit



Unfailing love, patience abound

He sets my feet on solid ground



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Without a standard, no deviation

Accrued sin brings separation

Feeling lost individuation

Poor mistakes upon rotation



From a worldly fascination

To a godly motivation

Bring forth a realisation

Praise the Lord a proclamation



Influence a growing nation

Be their light and elevation

Changing friends of adoration

Create a right manifestation



Overcome the devastation

Intercede with mediation

Reform the civilisation

Let us raise this generation



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

I ‘standeth’ in awe

It warms by day, yet cools at night

Of the ocean, of the lake, and from thy wet ground

N-o-w evaporate

As though still, but invisible

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Water vapour now a

Rendered cool, droplets form, liquid water born

N-o-w condensate

Form thy clouds, form thy rain

Through winter ‘formeth’ snow again

Your varied forms, ever-changing face

Whilst humid, vapour in the air contained

Exceed beyond thy limit, thy air cannot hold

Let the misty atmosphere unfold

The tropics of dew

Ever condensing from morning air

In the cool clear night, quietly escape

Cool droplets of dew, morning grass made new



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Soft crystals n-o-w form

Conditions suffice, ‘turneth’ to ice

Ever-changing, rendered new



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Faithful promise, it’s already done

Our battle is over, he’s already won



Kingdom greatness, resides within

Our provider, out trust in him



In your presence, soul set free

The true source of security



Surrounding light, always near

Casting darkness, doubt and fear



That of future, in your hands

Alignment with your divine plans



Outstretched arms, I can confess

Attentive father there to bless



Angels sent at your command

Miracles yet to understand



Embedded in your destiny

To him who saw the best in me



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Of twelve disciples chosen

Assigned to greater work, toward the mountainside

Singled out from the multitudes

To them he preached, het others reached

To thus revere, with ears to hear

The voice of reason and that of truth

He preached the sermon, on that day

With love forever more, for blessed are the poor

Hardened hearts confound, undeserved are the proud

The righteous so to speak, a given kingdom to keep

The humble, they that mourn

That of grief that of sorrow, comfort to the weary

So blessed and do belong

The meek of earth inherit

Afar from thoughts of discontent

Ye their thirst for righteousness, to God do they repent

For those who are pure in heart

The Lord of which they’ll see

For those who care and trust in him

A life lived humbly

The rock is their foundation

Set apart from sinking sand

Of spiritual obedience, of virtuous commands



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

Strip away what no longer serves you

Make time for those who deserve you

Seek knowledge that prepares you

Do one thing that scares you

Choose the course that trains you

Take the chance that awaits you

Select the friends that uplift you

Trust the love that adores you

Travel the world, it’s an opportune time

The world is here to embrace you



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©