I heard the ole man talkin-
so like usual - I stopped to listen
He was all worked up 'bout simple things
like family, a home, even huntin' & fishin'
Sick & tired of livin' this " New Age"
feelin' like things just move too fast
That cane poles & ol dirt roads
were quickly becomin' a thing of the past
After a moment he said " I sure miss the ol' days
back when I was just a boy... "
When neighbors -they knew each other
& the people - they felt genuine joy.
Joy passed through the generations
of pure - good ole country livin;
Where Christmas was more 'bout one another
than gifts you'd been given
At supper - families would all sit-
& daddy she'd be the one to pray
Asking " Lord forgive us of our sins
& bless this ole dirt where we stay"
Then daybreak , people were up - n - at  - em
ready to take on their tasks
Never shying from a chore - you see -
they were cut from a cloth that would last


But you're talkin' 'bout a time when -
respect - that was a must
And men only said things once -
never stand there & fuss
See - those men - America
was built off their shoulders
Always providin' for family- for country-
they were honorable soldiers!

Then a smile touched his eyes & he said
" I sure could use some ol front porch sittin'
with just my woman- the kids - & the dog"
****- wouldn't that be fittin'?
Cuz the way this life is headin'
I just don't think I fit anymore
Like maybe - my time has come & gone
just like the ****** ol' Dinosaur

Was living just fine
doing the most.
Got caught at my crime,
now I'm doing jost.
I'm back to the cell ,
& alone in my thoughts.
No way to make bail,
no matter the cost.
Cuz prole got a hold,
I'm here to stay.
Lord knows I've been told,
still I'm living this way.
Can't tell me nuttin,
I'm living to fast.
Every corner I'm cuttin',
with my foot on the gas.
Need to find new road,
then change my life.
Learn to do as I'm told.
Maybe become Barney Fife.
When I get to that point,
everything will be sweet.
I can pull on my joint,
with no shoes on my feet.
Still holding my hand,
is miss Kyrie Nicole.
It's me she can't stand,
or so I've been told.
It's just the way things are,
Cuz I make her sick.
Like when you play a guitar,
you must use a pick.
Still she's my girl,
& always will be.
I'd gladly give her the world,
because I'm her Dad-dy.

It's much different this time
but definitely I feel this Winds of Change
Breakin' apart my life again
Allowing me to see through slow movin' frames
Bringin' everything into focus somehow
like it was always meant to be
A chance to leave behind my pain & sufferin'
I feel this time I may just be set free
Love has lifted my spirits
& conquered the unwanted sadness
Givin' me a new found hope
with a never before found gladness
This one is overwhelming
worthy of me to sing praises for
Overcomin' the destruction
that once knocked at my door
here is a  road with no pleasure
or comfort in fatherin such foolish games
This time I can feel joy
Blowin' through the Wings of Change
Helpin' carry me to victory
where for once I can stand & shout
Knowin' I've finally defeated my demons
where before its was a never ending bout
Livin' in field of dreams
through redemption with a whole new beginin'
Where Heaven's in the palm of my hand
& nothin' can keep me from winnin'
Not haunted by the past or lookin'
to the future with fear in my eye
Instead learnin'  to be grateful with-
" I love u Lord" part of my daily reply
Havin' been released from my shackles
Able to walk free of my chains
Believin' upon God's miracles
and acceptin' these Wings of Change

If my days on Earth were at an end
& For me there were no tomorrow
Would you be able to pick up the pieces & move on
or would you lay down & die from the sorrow
Really give it some thought & when you speak
try & truly open your heart
Imagine that such a day is here
then tell me - where would you start
Would you spend your days in tears-
Cryin' with your head in your hands
or would our love die with me
allowin' you to start on a new sets of plans
Buildin' a new life - with a family
eventually even find a new friend
Until my seat winds up taken
& I'm no longer -m " The best there's ever bee
Instead I'll fade into the distance
As someone once part of your past
Never did I fancy myself as your first
Just really believed that I'd die as your last
Now what we have that would live through eternity rding
Even after it was buried and gone
And that you  would never crossed that line
Always considering that as doin' me  wrong
Happy riding out your days
Livin' off the love that we shared
With each passing year becoming the testimony
Givin'  an account of how much that you cared
or that prove selfish-  accomplishing nothin'-
except for to  stand in  your way
If so - I'm unable to say I'm sorry
cuz in your heart-always-you promised I'd stay
See-you once  showed me it was just you and I
& past that-I can't see any farther
I'd have to ask the Lord to close the windows of Heaven
If ever-I had to See-you with another
So I swear to love you fully- with each day
I'm allowed to beg,steal,or borrow
knowin' that time is of the essence
& that no one is promised tomorrow

My thoughts began to churn rapidly,
looks like it will be one hell of a night.
I got my baby heavy on my brain,
so I pick up my pen and I start to write.
Unaware of a final destination,
my thoughts they start to flow.
But these thoughts ~  all have pictures,
so as I write ~ I enjoy the show.
Taken this ride through my thoughts,
cuz it's only here that I'm able~
to pull her deep into my arms,
and then gently kiss the lips of an angel.
So lost & in love with my thoughts,
I wouldn't sleep if i could,
Because with us this close together
my world becomes all that is should
running through thoughts that live free
where nothing could ever go wrong,
And even as my thoughts change gears,
still ~ I enjoy the  ride that I'm on.
I stumble through thoughts that are so subtle & faint,
yet clearly I'm recallin' ~
just the two of us standin' alone ~
wishin' on a lucky star that had fallen.
Rapture through thoughts ~ I realize ~
I wasn't just loved ~ I was spoiled rotten.
Until humbled from the weight of such gifts,
& all the other blessings I've gotten.
Finally my thoughts happen to slow, I tire ~
thinkin' of her eyes & how they shine so bright,
Thinkin' " God I love my sweet precious"
then through my thoughts I whisper good night.

As I close my eyes,
& I start to pray:
Lord with all of my heart
I just wanna say;
"That I love & thank You Father~
  for the abundance of good,
that You brought to my life,
just as You promised You would...
Though I'm completely unworthy,
& without naming a price,
Still You gave to me freely,
& never thought twice...
The reason for such Grace ~
I may never understand
But it's supplied me the strength
to finally make me a stand.
To turn loose of the darkness,
& forever cling to the light
And though there's times that I'll struggle,
at least I'll put up a fight...
I know that I said it before......
  but still ; I must  say it again :
That I love You & I thank You Father
In Jesus name.... Amen"  ! ! !

I believe I finally found,
the love of my life.
If she even give me one chance,
I'd gladly make her my wife.
Then live out my days,
with her by my side.
Leavin' our mark on this Earth,
just like Bonnie & Clyde.
In the way that we love,
you might call us sick.
But could I make it without her ?
And my answer is quick....
I don't think that I could,
nor will I ever.
Imagine a world lived without her,
cuz she's what I treasure.
And she will always be,
for as long as I live...
You see ~ I promised her forever,
And that's just what I'll give.
The redemption she's brought~
you just can't imagine.
Completely restorin' my heart~
through true love & compassion.
Now for once in my life ~
I think I'm finally able to see:
That I'm not all alone ,
tryin' to paddle my way up stream.
She's truly altered my course,
yeah ~ that's just what she's done...
whether we dance in the rain,
or walk in the sun
Now I'm on a new path~
without the sorrow & pain.
And for the times that I've failed~
you'll never hear me complain.
though I'll openly confess~
some of 'em cut like a knife...
But in the end they only help me,
find the true Love of My life