Salt and Light

What will you see that will draw you to me?
The light shining through my eyes
My radiating smile
The healthy glow of my skin
That makes me seem worthwhile

What will it take to finally attract you into my life?
The gravity of my charisma and style
My magnetic personality
The substantial weight of my character
That makes you turn to me

You will eventually manifest
As I go about my business
Of doing things I know are right
By simply being salt and light

Forget

My heart, my will, my conscience too
Choose to forget and not make room
Though memory knocks at the door
Entreating my allegiance for

Sweet afternoons spent at the park
Candlelit dinners after dark
Hands melded tightly together
Promises to last forever

Quick! Start to think of something else
The stars, the moon, the chiming bells
Just don’t remember or recall
My mind tries to betray us all

We Need You

We’re all the same.
We’re slow to obey because we want our own way.
When will we learn?
I am to blame.
I put up a fight thinking I know what’s right.
When will I turn and put my trust in Your Name
and give You total control of all that I hold
and cling so tightly to?
Lord, help me remember that
all that really matters is You love me.
And all that I need to know is that You’ll always be true.
All that we need to do is love each other.
All that we need is found in You.

Be About It

Anything I can do to brighten the day for you
I’m gonna be about it
don’t have to think about it
Anything I can say to bring a smile your way
I’m gonna be about it
ain’t no doubt about it
You call my name and lift me up
this is my way to send the love right back to you
It’s the least I can do
You bring me joy and make me sing
so please accept this offering
to make your day in a special way
To think of you, it makes me smile
and knowing you makes life worth while
You are my song
I pass it right back along
And so anything that I can do to brighten the day for you
I’m gonna be about it

Forsaken

Oh the things we will forsake
In the pursuit of happiness
What will we do for goodness’ sake
Instead we embrace this madness

Oh the people we will meet
How many will we ever know
Or merely pass them on the street
Another game within the show

Oh the needs we walk on by
When there are places we can serve
Do we stop or let them cry
Will we all get what we deserve

Oh the things we will forsake
In these decisions that we make

Who Believes in Christmas?

I know why Christmas colors are red and green. This is what they mean. Red is for how far in debt we go. Just put another charge on my credit card, and if it won’t go through, I’ll blame it on the snow. And I am turning green with envying, seeing all the things everyone else is unwrapping on Christmas morning. Yet I know most gifts will be returned the very next day. And who believes in Christmas anyway? You say season’s greetings and happy holiday. So who believes in Christmas anyway?

I know why Christmas comes only once a year. This is what I fear. There is a rise in suicides and deaths from those who drink their Christmas cheer. We wish others tides of peace and joy then start a brawl over the last new must have toy. The pressures of the ones we love and insistence to leave gifts for those we don’t even know. Give what you can’t afford to someone who doesn’t want it. That’s the way it always seems to go. It takes a whole year to recover. When will anyone discover this may not be a merry holiday?
And who believes in Christmas anyway? You say season’s greetings and happy holiday. But who believes in Christmas anyway?

There was a day when Christ was born into a world of scoff and scorn to save a people who were lost, and He would pay the highest cost. This is the reason for the season. Yet the world has turned His precious gift into a mile-long shopping list. And bow down to materialism instead of the life Christ has given. So give credit where credit’s due, or charge on credit and have dues to pay. You say seasons greeting and happy holiday. And I’ll believe in Christmas anyway.

Are You Out There?

Are you out there somewhere praying for me to walk into your life unexpectedly?
Do you watch intently each passing smile, thinking maybe this one will be someone worthwhile?
Do you stop and listen to every soft spoken voice hoping that this time you’ll make the right choice?
Are you out there? Are you waiting? Are you somewhere anticipating the day I’ll enter your life and set everything right and end the lonely heartache? What a difference I’ll make.
Do you look directly into each pair of eyes wondering if this gaze will be met with surprise?
Do you hear every whisper as you pass through the crowd hoping from the sea of faces someone new might stand out?
Are you out there? Are you seeking? Are you somewhere still believing? One day I’ll enter your life and set everything right. I’ll end the lonely heartache in the world you forsake while you’re watching and waiting for me. Don’t be deceived.
For every smile belongs to someone special. And each set of eyes holds something sentimental. If you’ll just pay attention to what’s already there and show every crowd member you really do care. Then suddenly someday when you least expect it, you’ll come across me and you’ll finally get it. That I’ll enter your life when everything is alright, and you’re already content with the love you represent. And there will be no more lonely, empty heartache, when you no longer need to have a difference made.
Are you out there? Are you waiting? Are you somewhere anticipating?

On Warm Summer Nights

On warm summer nights
I sit outside, gaze at the stars
And wonder at the universe
Infinitely expansive
Unaware of my presence
I fall asleep on the back porch
On warm summer nights
The humidity wraps me as a cloak
Not a care in the world
Dreams take flight
Memories of days gone by
Consume my mind
On warm summer nights
As I glance upon the river
And her dazzling reflections
My heart yearns for the return
Of youth and innocence
Dancing across the fields
On warm summer nights
Completely invisible
I feel so small
It makes no sense at all
Staring at the darkened sky
I miss my life
On warm summer nights