Mother

You take my hand
Then you let it go
You said “You are ready”
To face it on your own
It won't be easy
Sometimes you'll fall
But there will be moments
That will make it all worth-wild
You said “Be a good person”
“Never let anyone Bring you down”
And Remember to stand tall
Don't ever hit the ground
But when you do
Rise up tall
Don't ever let the world
Make you feel small
Fight for the right
Denounce the wrong
I can tell you Daughter
You are so so strong
And I know all
about your scars
Each one makes you
Who you are
And it's OK Dear
Your wars over now
Live in peace
And be proud
So I want to thank you Mother
For breathing life into me
For seeing what you see
And teaching me
For every lesson
For every Hug
And for teaching me
How to Love...

Get Past the Pain and Live Again

I can't wait til we meet again
Way far up there in heaven
But I am staying here for now
I will get through it some how
I will get past the pain
And I will live again
I know that you are peaceful now
But here I am weepful now
I know you want me to be strong
Keep singing and go on
I will get past the pain
And I will live again
So I will dance for you
I will Be a better woman
I'll be the difference you made
I will dwell in peace and grace
I will get past the pain
And I will live again
I will plant the gardens you loved
Give Faith a fighting chance
Live in gratitude and love
Remember you're with God above
I will get past the pain
And I will live again

Tracey-Lee Newson 2014

Child of Grace

She was a child of grace
Surrounded by the worst of men,
A tender heart, with much to give
And a spirit locked in chains;
I see her sitting, lost and cold
Her face so filled with shame,
How I wish I could have held her
Saved her from the pain;
I watched her walk her forlorn path
Burdens too heavy for her to share,
Beaten down, and all alone
A sight too painful to bear:
I turn away with a sorrow,
Take one last look, and say goodbye,
A single tear runs down my cheek
I leave the girl behind;
Though many years have passed me by
I remember what I saw,
That little girl, with bright green eyes
A beautiful, empty shell;
I take her with me always
She is my strength through trying times,
But I know she turned out just fine
In fact I know and love her more today;
She walks with grace and dignity
A flame that lights the night,
Her heart now healed, her spirit free;
I know, because that girl was me.

Tracey Lee Newson

It's about Politics and sad conflicts
Living in a world, you just can't fix
Holding on or letting go
Finding peace inside your soul
It's about being low, getting high
The in between and the don't know why's
Finding faith. or losing ground,
learning how to live in the now
It's about cashing in or checking out
Knowing when to shut your mouth
Children playing, people praying
Saving earth from decaying
It's about being nice, being kind
Knowing when to speak your mind
Getting rich or going broke
Trying to breath, when you want to choke
It's about Moonlit nights, sunny days
The sometimes Gray along the way
Talking trash or speaking truth
Staying tapped in to your roots
It's about you and me, them and us
Knowing who to blame or who to trust
World Emancipation, communication,
Atheism and New Vocations
It’s about Dedication, determination
Spreading peace to other nations
Illumination, Infatuation
Using moments when there given
It's about inspiration, Education
Ending wars caused by capitulation
Empathy and Benevolence
Compassion for the innocents.
It’s about Enlightenment, Sacrament,
Convolutions and regret
Unity And Harmony
Standing up for You and me
It's about being free, knowing Peace
Having Faith in the God Belief
Staying warm or being cold
And knowing Love can heal the world.