Life: Here & Now II

It's some sort of denial, I've got to believe That makes me try to forget When I really ought to grieve

when you draw near I recognize those things which are not seen with eyes I know you well, I feel the vibe it is the sweetness I have known energy unique to you alone welcoming heart which always shows it is the tie of heart-bound friends hands not held, always extended words spoken, thoughts written revealing that sweetness within This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

When second thoughts create no pause, when lesser lights turn the head, When doubt gnaws and claws just as the sage poet said, That's when you extend your hand, and ask to be touched and seen; telling again that you understand what it is for me to be me. When prophet's inward stare is blind, when once-seductive ambition pales, when truth is drowned in tired sighs amid the drone of old men's tales -- That's when your voice resounds clean, echoes now in lavendered grace, and pries open the heart to reveal the smile of the doubter's teary face. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

Hey, what you up to? What ya been doing lately? It's been a long time Since you've been around Thought maybe you were gone for good, not returning But here you are Pull up a chair; sit down lovin you is what I'm up to going to get right back to you don't wanna know if this is going to last just want to get goin seeing you always reminds me that it's true 'n I think you know you're helping me become a much better man hey I'm up to you Hey, where ya been girl? What have you seen? You found some answers; Some things unexplained When we were just kids Spent all our time playing Now that you've come back We can start it all again lovin you is what I'm up to going to get right back to you don't wanna know if this is going to last just wanna get goin seeing you always reminds me that it's true 'n I think you know you're helping me become a much better man hey I'm up to you Hey I'm up to lovin you Gonna see this through That's...

I've got the white line and horizon To keep me company I'm gonna just keep on drivin Till the distance sets me free From the memories of the nights and days We spent together in those years From the echos of your whispers and the stain of your tears Another mile marker flashes by me unseen Billboards tell me the next exit Has the best dinosaurs I've ever seen The radio stations fade in and out but the songs are always the same as the ones you used to download for me And now it's starting to rain There's not enough distance between the shores of Myrtle Beach and LA To help me make any sense of why you left me alone that day I know I have no defense and all my excuses are so lame I'm just hoping that this road trip can get me back on the right road again Another stop to fill it up and guzzle some more caffeine The cruise control keeps me going fast Even through the wind and the rain Those clouds forming in the distance take on a familiar shape And the rainbow in ...

We all want to know for sure, want to have things figured out when it comes to love and life, we'd like to have no doubts I've come to the conclusion I live a lot without knowing how And as for love, I'm not sure about anything right now But I still believe there's a sun that's going to shine I expect it every morning; I see it every time I still believe that I can learn some more I believe you'll answer if I come knocking at your door I believe that grace reveals and heals the wounds and that His love will see me through And in spite of what I've said and done, Baby, I believe in me and you When it comes to saying what's inside, I'm a neophyte I've deceived myself for so long, it's hard to get it right That's when you came along with your big soul flashlight Showing me things I should have seen, and holding me through the night 'Cause I still believe there's a sun that's going to shine I expect it every morning; I see it ever...

tell me what you're thinking I need to hear Tell me what you see in me you see it so clear This is what I really need This is why you're here Show me where I've got it wrong I think I'm right Keep me from goin on Blindly in the night Give me back my reason That's why you're here An honest friend who will love me No matter what stupid things I say A cherished friend to hold me When i've spoiled a perfect day Who can tell me with candor things that make others afraid I need an honest friend, no matter what you say Some friends think it's ok To let my mind wander I'm sure it's not their business to say anything 'bout what goes on there But they still have the comments to make they just say it to each other But you tell me to my face an honest friend, a true lover An honest friend who will love me No matter what stupid things I say A cherished friend to hold me When i've spoiled a perfect day Who can tell me with candor things that make other...

she's walkin back into a world she left, but couldn't leave behind -- a world her heart knows, though she pushes it out of mind. tried to heal the memories and let them make her strong, but it comes back at her like it was waiting all along. the bittersweet of homecoming mixed with smells of pumpkin spice, the hugs of family love, and the comments that cut twice. the vivid memories that no one else seems to remember -- that's why she's always looking for the 26th of December not a big deal to be on a plane, she's not afraid to fly. when that plane is headed home, she takes the Baileys when it comes by. every piece of clothing she's put in her suitcase was chosen with her mother's words and the look on daddy's face the bittersweet of homecoming mixed with smells of pumpkin spice, the hugs of family love, and the comments that cut twice, the vivid memories that no one else seems to remember-- that's why she's always looking for the 26th of Decembe...

I reached out this morning to finger your hair and remembered again that you're not here your pillow still fluffed and cool through the night there's a warm spot on the sheet where the dog has curled but this bed and my life are empty without you, girl I wish I could say everything is gonna be alright But the first day without you is breathing on the ocean floor The first day without you makes me doubt I can take one more The first day I can't find you, but your memory is everywhere - The first day without you is one more than I can bear As I open the shades to see the sun rise I remember stayin in bed just to watch your eyes flutter open up with a stretch and a yawn It's that look I'll never be able to forget You saying you're a mess and yet You were growing more beautiful with each dawn But the first day without you leaves me without reason or hope. The first day without you leaves no doubt -- I can't cope. The first day I can't find you, but I'm...