Running out of time
With this life of mine!
So many things to do, the remaining days  so few.
Running out of time
With this life of mine.
As my body gets old,
Each day, each hour, is better than gold.
My friends, my family,
More precious than ever!
As my soul and my body soon will sever.
I'm running out of time with this life of mine!
Aches, pains...medical issues abound;
The harps of heaven are becoming a faint sound!
Both joy and sorrow with the final sunset of life, Heaven's calling certainly better than this earthly strife.
Am I right with God? My faith says yes.
My many sins to Him I confess;
Forgiveness for all I humbly request!
I'm running out of time with this life of mine.
Each hour, each day is truly sublime!

There exists a place on earth
Where one can find true peace
A place away from stress and pain
A place where all of it will cease

For some, it's near the ocean
That a calm can always be found
The waves carry all the stress away
With that familiar relaxing sound

The coolness of the water,
And the warmth of sunny rays,
It doesn't take very long at all
Before the world melts away

For others it's the forest
That sets their mind at ease
The world feels completely still
When you're surrounded by tall trees

The air somehow feels calmer
It smells remarkably fresh
Some birds tweet in the distance
And your thoughts again can mesh

So often we get caught up
In the worries of the day
We forget to worry about ourselves
And take some time away

So whether you go alone
Or with someone you hold dear
Make sure to find the time you need
To make your head feel clear

All the silence does not mean
You are alone,
It is the world waiting for you
To listen;
And in the darkness you are
Found by the light
Of your hope.

And in the tears of your
Pain you are born,
There you become stronger
And it creates order.

Pick up your flesh as your spirit
Lifts,
And speak your happiness
As if the tip of your tongue
Was the mountain's peak
Speaking at the sky,
The burden is a caged bird
And only the conscious can set
It free.
And sing to yourself so that
You know you are never alone
In your body.

Know that your crazy is beautiful
Because it makes you YOU,
Wear your skin like
Your cozy blanket and cuddle
In the warmth of yourself.
     You are not broken,
But scattered like the night
With pieces like stars shining,
    Open your pain and yourself
To the wound of the world and heal
Whatever you choose.

Hammered
I sit here wanting to cry;
I definitely know why.
I feel like I want to die,
Others see a smile on my face,
But it's just a lie.
Why does life hammer me so much?
I turn to alcohol as a crutch.
Why do I feel so sad?
I no longer do things that make me glad.
Must I forever endure this strife?
Is it possible to once again enjoy life?

The world around you seems to shine,
The air you breath seems pure and fine.
No hard feelings, no bitterness--
Just kind feelings and happiness.

The feathery bird swings a sweet song;
Kindness to others is never wrong.
Love develops and gently grows
Until it blossoms like a lovely rose.

The sun shines so hot and bright,
It penetrates darkness and turns it to light.
Trees grow green with leafy spread,
The ones in dark fall rotten and dead.

All this, God be willing
For those who adopt a simple feeling.
Many will fall, weak and blind,
Those that live will be humble and kind.

Unconditional love.
A gift from above.
A soft belly to scratch.
A wagging tail to playfully ******.
Big sloppy tongue licks.
Occasionally a few ticks.
A best friend - totally loyal.
A beautiful hair coat oh so Royal!
Appreciate this wonderful gift,
When you're down, they give you a lift.
Play with your dog and feel the exhilaration
Of a love that exceeds all expectation.
Dogs want you to be happy, they work hard to this end.
So repay their love, and be their best friend.
A friend you take care of through thick and thin.
A loving friend to the very end.