Grief Has No Hold
I will not keep you behind an iron gate
But will unlock my soul to accept the beauty
Of the dawn and ascending road
Invisible as the path may be
I will feel my way through
With head held high and shoulders straight
For there is more light than shadow
Hope is more prevalent than fear
I will remember more songs than weeping
And the joy that comes after a long battle
The Eternal Artist(For My Brother Patrick)
Time no longer holds you in its’ hands
You are free from the burdens of an ordinary man
Ethereal beings guide you to the artists’ den
All of heaven and earth is your canvas now
Beckoning you to to capture clouds and angels wings
To observe and record the changing scene
Capturing birds in flight soaring through a breeze
Vibrant colors spill from the brush in your hand
At last you have shed the confinements of a mortal man
Reigning In The Shadows
Sometimes doubts and fears arise
As the shadows of life grow longer
Pity and fear,the light does despise
For the light makes souls stronger
We flounder in the shadows path
Lost in our own dark night
For the darkness later shows it's wrath
Clear within our sight
But the light soon reigns in the dark
And brings us faith,and hope
The dawning light provides the spark
To erase the shadows and help us cope
As The Night Descends
As the night draws the curtain close
And all the earth lays down it’s head
The moon and shadows strike a pose
As our little ones are tucked in bed
Ethereal beings take to flight
As heavens’ curtain slowly falls
They pass unseen through out the night
To undertake their sacred calls
To guard frail humans in their sleep
Bringing hope to weary souls
From house to house,they quickly leap
To carry out heavens’goals
No More Tears Have Fallen From My Eyes
No more tears have fallen from my eyes
I look to Heaven and The Starry skies
To comfort and guide a spirit broken
Destiny takes charge:God has spoken
Bewildered and blessed,now I am free
Sadness fades as spirit lives in me.
Giving our all,expecting the best
of all lifes pleasures,not excepting less
Trusting life's tides will carry us along
To a better place and uplifting song
Reaping the benefits of a life well done
Enjoying the fruits of victories won
A Patient Time
A time for waiting,a hibernation
Before we follow through on dreams
Careful planning,with determination
Putting away halfed baked schemes
No day or night is ever wasted
Patience builds slowly day by day
The fruit of forbearance is soon tasted
Sweet as honey where we lay
Suddenly we are engaged in life
Our souls’desire reaches out
And wraps its lasso around the moment
Discarding all our useless doubts
Time Past
Hurridly,we walked along
The corridors of time
Forgetting the importance
Of what we left behind
Every minute of every hour
The race called life went by
Our lives but murky shadows
Of the entity we called time
With Thanks And Love
For all the love you freely gave
The outstretched hand through strain and stress
And words of praise you often lent
Of hope and smiles you quickly gave
For all the joy your presence brought
You lit the paths,which I thought gray
And delivered moments rich in dreams
Your life passed quickly,I often thought
But memories stayed and soothed my tears
On Sorrows Wings
While living life,I was brushed by sorrows’wings.
I felt the touch upon my soul.
Wings fluttering nearby,I did take hold.
Taking me forward through life in its’ own time.
I felt lost and alone in my tears.
But discovered my strength in each passing year.
I built a new life without forgetting the past.
And forged new friendships,I felt would last
I threw out resentments and got rid of harsh thoughts
I buried the baggage and Gods comfort I sought
Almost a Father
No legal ties to bind us,no shared blood in our veins.
Yet I call you father,in many many ways.
If soothing words can dry a tear,and love can ease the way.
When difficult times assault,I know you’ll always stay.
You’ve helped me travel down a path of unfamiliar roads.
So many lessons I have learned ,by stories you have told.
During fearful times you’ve held my hand and told me I am strong.
You’ve shared my joy,and pain alike and gladly came along.
So richly blessed is how I feel,I’ve had you by my side.
My gratitude is not enough,It’s something I can’t hide.
As time goes on, and life slows down,and one day you are gone.
I’ll think of all the ways you’ve helped me and I’ll carry on
As Old As The Sea
Deep and mysterious
With an endless roar
Lies the ancient sea
With its’ mystical lore
Eternal,boundless,Sea
What creatures you hold
You harbor such secrets
Rich stories you’ve told
Both complex and moody
In storm or breeze
Showing a Clear blue face
Man sails across with ease
Deep within its depths
Lay cradle and grave
A final resting place
For the seafaring brave
I will not keep you behind an iron gate
But will unlock my soul to accept the beauty
Of the dawn and ascending road
Invisible as the path may be
I will feel my way through
With head held high and shoulders straight
For there is more light than shadow
Hope is more prevalent than fear
I will remember more songs than weeping
And the joy that comes after a long battle
The Eternal Artist(For My Brother Patrick)
Time no longer holds you in its’ hands
You are free from the burdens of an ordinary man
Ethereal beings guide you to the artists’ den
All of heaven and earth is your canvas now
Beckoning you to to capture clouds and angels wings
To observe and record the changing scene
Capturing birds in flight soaring through a breeze
Vibrant colors spill from the brush in your hand
At last you have shed the confinements of a mortal man
Reigning In The Shadows
Sometimes doubts and fears arise
As the shadows of life grow longer
Pity and fear,the light does despise
For the light makes souls stronger
We flounder in the shadows path
Lost in our own dark night
For the darkness later shows it's wrath
Clear within our sight
But the light soon reigns in the dark
And brings us faith,and hope
The dawning light provides the spark
To erase the shadows and help us cope
As The Night Descends
As the night draws the curtain close
And all the earth lays down it’s head
The moon and shadows strike a pose
As our little ones are tucked in bed
Ethereal beings take to flight
As heavens’ curtain slowly falls
They pass unseen through out the night
To undertake their sacred calls
To guard frail humans in their sleep
Bringing hope to weary souls
From house to house,they quickly leap
To carry out heavens’goals
No More Tears Have Fallen From My Eyes
No more tears have fallen from my eyes
I look to Heaven and The Starry skies
To comfort and guide a spirit broken
Destiny takes charge:God has spoken
Bewildered and blessed,now I am free
Sadness fades as spirit lives in me.
Giving our all,expecting the best
of all lifes pleasures,not excepting less
Trusting life's tides will carry us along
To a better place and uplifting song
Reaping the benefits of a life well done
Enjoying the fruits of victories won
A Patient Time
A time for waiting,a hibernation
Before we follow through on dreams
Careful planning,with determination
Putting away halfed baked schemes
No day or night is ever wasted
Patience builds slowly day by day
The fruit of forbearance is soon tasted
Sweet as honey where we lay
Suddenly we are engaged in life
Our souls’desire reaches out
And wraps its lasso around the moment
Discarding all our useless doubts
Time Past
Hurridly,we walked along
The corridors of time
Forgetting the importance
Of what we left behind
Every minute of every hour
The race called life went by
Our lives but murky shadows
Of the entity we called time
With Thanks And Love
For all the love you freely gave
The outstretched hand through strain and stress
And words of praise you often lent
Of hope and smiles you quickly gave
For all the joy your presence brought
You lit the paths,which I thought gray
And delivered moments rich in dreams
Your life passed quickly,I often thought
But memories stayed and soothed my tears
On Sorrows Wings
While living life,I was brushed by sorrows’wings.
I felt the touch upon my soul.
Wings fluttering nearby,I did take hold.
Taking me forward through life in its’ own time.
I felt lost and alone in my tears.
But discovered my strength in each passing year.
I built a new life without forgetting the past.
And forged new friendships,I felt would last
I threw out resentments and got rid of harsh thoughts
I buried the baggage and Gods comfort I sought
Almost a Father
No legal ties to bind us,no shared blood in our veins.
Yet I call you father,in many many ways.
If soothing words can dry a tear,and love can ease the way.
When difficult times assault,I know you’ll always stay.
You’ve helped me travel down a path of unfamiliar roads.
So many lessons I have learned ,by stories you have told.
During fearful times you’ve held my hand and told me I am strong.
You’ve shared my joy,and pain alike and gladly came along.
So richly blessed is how I feel,I’ve had you by my side.
My gratitude is not enough,It’s something I can’t hide.
As time goes on, and life slows down,and one day you are gone.
I’ll think of all the ways you’ve helped me and I’ll carry on
As Old As The Sea
Deep and mysterious
With an endless roar
Lies the ancient sea
With its’ mystical lore
Eternal,boundless,Sea
What creatures you hold
You harbor such secrets
Rich stories you’ve told
Both complex and moody
In storm or breeze
Showing a Clear blue face
Man sails across with ease
Deep within its depths
Lay cradle and grave
A final resting place
For the seafaring brave
