sun trapped in her skin
waves flow through her hair
sand trickles along each vein
lungs filled with ocean air

known for fake hawaiian blood
known for endless mermaid hair
flourishing under mid summer's heat
thriving daily with feet so bare

she lives for days like these
unable to stay away for long
striving to soak up the brightest rays
yearning to be engulfed by water’s song

this is where she comes alive
with a spirit so wild and free
as every burden and care in the world
sinks to depths no one can reach

made for brilliant beaches
made for shimmering seas
she is summer’s child
she is me.

the second we take the stage
an undeniable unspoken bond
is created by our passion
to lead, love, worship
in the presence of our savior
with the fellowship of believers;

the second we take our corner
a thrilling thriving bond
is created as he starts the click
to play, sing, worship
in uncontainable joy
without a care in the world;

the second the music takes us
a dependent determined bond
is built on complete trust
to know where he’s going before he arrives
in spontaneous moments following his every lead
without a sense of worry or fear;

though it’s never brought to light
what we have is real,
we have a musical chemistry
that could never exist off stage;

and it is marvelous.

i promise you
there will be a day
there will be a
glorious place
where there will be
no more pain
no more fear
no more darkness,
for perfect love
has already banished
has already conquered
every trial
every inequality
every injustice;
and together
all nations
all colors
all people
will stand as one,
united
for all eternity
under the one
saving hope
of this dear world,
to those who believe.

hey there drummer boy
it’s only been a little over two years
(yet it feels like so much longer)
since we befriended and adopted you,
creating a new musical fam
and look at us now.

same church
same school,
immense musical growth
passion to worship,
new adventures
all year long,
smiles and waves
that remind me of
deeper friendships
that will stand the test of time.

although sometimes i tease and laugh
(and i sincerely mean no offense),
see it’s really because i care
and whether you like it or not,
you’re like the twin brother i never had
but secretly always wanted.

one of my favorite drummers
i easily follow your lead
you are reliable.
one of my closest friends
i never have to worry
you accept me for who i am.

whether it’s the denim shirts and hipster boots
or patagonia tees and baseball caps,
when life gets crazy once again
don’t forget that i’m always here;
i got yo back brotha.