Please forgive me
I know not what I do
I’m living in a bubble and I can’t see through
Walking in a daze, an ambient haze
That’s so thick that I’ll never really see you

I walk around in a dream, while my life passes me by
I’m filled with fear, it floods my head
And I don’t even know why…
The voices in my head,
They ebb and flow, and startlingly grow  

If only I knew how close I was
To the stillness that speaks
To the light that shines and ultimately sublimes
Opens your eyes to the wonders around
And even the sights and sounds

The one word that will change your life
Take you up to new heights
Now always remember,
That word is…
Surrender

As the sands of time
Slowly slither, silently on
As you try to grab a hold
It siphons through your fingertips
The harder you squeeze
The faster the flow
But when you open your hand
Spread your fingers wide
a small pile settles in the palm

When you hold on
It suffocates suddenly, simply still
But loosen your grip
And life flourishes as you will
Change is the only constant
Always remember the simple truth, that  
people are in your life for three reasons:
For a reason
for a season
or for a lifetime

Each one as important as the other
but none so important that you can't live without
each one just a lesson learnt
So be grateful for each moment well spent
Because after all...
All we ever seem to do is say goodbye

I see you lying there
Your skin golden and bare
I look deep into your eyes, but all I can see
Is her looking straight back at me

They say she found someone
He’s smart, cute and handsome
And she’s happy as can be
Funny that she used to say that about me

She was mine and I was hers
But time is cruel it stagnates,
Loses the vibe and separates
I've never been good at goodbyes

I miss you, no one can compare
But I know your still out there
Smiling, golden, beautiful
I just pray that he’s suitable

I miss you
I love you
*Goodbye

If you could be anything, what would it be?
Would it be large and strong, or humble like a flea
I've asked myself that question a hundred times
And even felt lost sometimes

Now the animal for me is a duck

Graceful and elegant, filled with poise
And never one to quack as noise
Under the water, away from the light
Its tiny legs kick with a bite

Each and every kick back and forth
Let’s it head further north
Forth in the direction you want to be
So kick those feet and join me

Towards your dreams…

I’m sorry about your scars
And all this pain you’re feeling
I try to cover my eyes
But I still see you bleeding
I wish I could change who I was
Who I’m supposed to be
If I could go back in time
Wrap you in a hug
And protect you from the world
That bites and cuts and knocks you down
Brings tears to your face
Covers up your grace
I'm sorry...
Life is hard, it favours the bold
We're too young to feel this old

I pray Cupid comes to me
Comes to set me free
Shoots an arrow deep into my soul
And fills that gaping hole

Gives me love like never before
Because lately I’ve been craving more
Maybe I should let you go
But how am I to know

Its been a while that I’ve been hanging on
And its finally starting to feel wrong
Your not the angel I once thought you were
Maybe you’re just a filthy *****

I was lost and now I’m found
I came back down to the ground
I am turning into someone to be
I am not the ghost you are to me

For background - read "The Frumpy Tale of Riley River Duck"*
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In the frigid winters of June
With the snow scattering over the crystal lagoon
Puffy white frost pillows covered the ground
The sunshine making them glitter all around

Riley sat with a piping hot cup of tea
Conversing eloquently with Cecelia the flea
The happy duck sat, blankets covering her slick feathers
Helping her brave even the harshest weathers

Out of nowhere came a huge “thump”
Causing Riley to jump
She waddled to the window
Just to see a cloud of dust and kindle

An avalanche slowly slithered along
The beast heaved, wicked and strong
Flicking up ice, draping the sun with a gown
Speckling, flickering and finally glittering down

Outside came a muffled scream
It could’ve been from a dream
Riley rushed outside
With the sun her only guide

She saw a **** of snow wiggle and grow
How was anyone to know?
That the avalanche had awoken an animal
Cory the angry camel

See the snow and lumber
Woke him up from his slumber  
Along with the snow, his temper seemed to grow
And his **** was in a frump

Riley waddled out
To settle this bout
She pleaded and reasoned him to see
That the snow was very fun to throw

All the animals of the Great Oak Tree crowded around the fight
Till the day turned into night
Cory was smiling and laughing, his mood lifted
As his big hooves sifted

He lifted up a snowball, and threw it into the sky
Riley could only watch it fly…
It hit her in the beak
So her mouth was too cold to speak

She looked in shock
As Cory ran amok
The camel had won the fight
Just as the day turned to night

The day came to an end
And Cory couldn’t help but pretend
That he wasn’t happy that he won
Throwing snow was very fun

Riley saved the day
In the late winters of May
She took Cory into her house
Quiet as a mouse….