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Edge of the Wind
I wonder about the edge of the wind
Where it touches down to ground
If a prayer was there
wouldn't it begin to resound?
And murmur through
the leaves of the trees
bending down to their knees
in a hush along the rivers
'cross the plains
rushing toward the city
where it multiplies
cutting comers of the towers
that scrape the skies
I wonder about the edge of the sea
Where it reaches for the shore
if a prayer was there
wouldn't come to be something more?
Getting tossed and tumed
and churned all around
in the glorious sound
Picking up momentum as it roars
To join the age old chorus
of a song that always was
In the voices
of a hundred million Souls
I wonder about the edge of a song
where it touches someone's heart
If a prayer was there
wouidn't it be twice as strong
as one part?
Our prayer for Peace is on the wing
from a whisper to a roar
a choir of misfit angels sings
as our voices blend and soar
taking to the Heavens
high above the clouds
literally coloring the air
lf only for a moment
thundering out loud
Peace everywhere
I’m Bustin Outa Here
I'm bustin' outta here
said the Soul to the Heart
I'm gonna go so far from near
but we will never ever part
I wanna soar
on the never-ending wind
circle back around
to where Time begins
go say "hey" to Buddha
and the Holy Trinity
Shoot beyond the stars
and touch infinity
I'm bustin' outta here
said the thought to the mind
I will be perfectly clear
the very first of my kind
I want to go
where none have gone before
Take a flying leap at mystery's door
Echoing Pythagoras and Socrates
Postulate a formula for worldwide Peace
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I'm bustin' outta here
said the loner to the door
I'm gonna grab whoever's near
and hug 'em down to the core
I wanna wave
at the whole world on parade
Show up every time
and stop being afraid
Way overindulge in camaraderie
Dive into the Sea of Humanity
I'm bustin' outta here
True Companion
I climbed a mountain high
cried out across the sky
a lonesome voice beckoning
announced the day of reckoning
Drawn toward
the heavenly threshold
sunlight poured like liquid gold
seeping through far-reaching clouds
I felt compelled to shout out loud
I listened to the pristine scene
braved the silence in between
When the echo was reflected back
I found myself to be intact
I, longing for a sign,
called across the canyon
I was given my reply
by my true companion
Certain of your presence there
the answer to a thousand prayers
I threw my arms into the air
in being blessed beyond compare
At my request for saving grace
you led me to the perfect place
by the stillness of my feet
I found my search to be complete
I, longing for a sign,
called across the canyon
I was given my reply
by my true companion
'Til my fading breath on my final day
from deep inside you guide my way
in moments weak
and triumphs strong
you've been with me all along
my true companion
Beautiful
Beautiful, that's the only word
that comes to mind
when I see your face
Beautiful, I am so inclined
to bow before your grace
Beautiful, that's the only sound
whispered in the still of night
Beautiful, like an angel you astound
bathing in the blue moonlight
You fill my eyes, you stir my soul
You steal my breath with ease
You mesmerize, stunning to behold
You bring me to my knees
Beautiful, that's all I can say
in speaking of who you are
Beautiful, that's the only way
I feel when you touch my heart
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful
Lonesome Painter
I'm just a lonesome painter,
late at night I wander
through the empty chamber
where I come face to face
colors so impatient
for a stroke of inspiration
drawing out what lies within,
the task at hand embraced
the blending of the hues,
roses and deep blues
come to rest while moving
through the shadows and the light
the image once concealed
is suddenly revealed
I swear I hear the whispered words
as I gain insight
SEE ME
I'm just a lonesome singer,
late at night I conjure
tones and drones and tempos
to resound my beating heart
the melody is hiding
as notes begin deciding
when and where to surface,
spill and play their part
filling out the air
drifting toward the window
resonating from this blessed
vessel of my soul
on a solo flight in the center of the night
my voice rings like a church bell
that finally takes its toll
HEAR ME
I'm just a lonesome poet,
late at night I write it
just the way I see it is the only way I know
words lie undetected
‘til they're found and resurrected
scrolling lines and circles
by the amber candle glow
my mind is set ablaze
burning down the page
something said in silence
pouring off my chest
sketched between the lines
meaning is defined
the passage through,
I come to terms before I take my rest
BELIEVE ME
I'm just a lonesome person,
a painter, singer, poet
I haven't been in love for a long,long time
I know she lies in wait
for the turning of our fate
when our lives will merge
and we will surge
into an upward climb
time was never lost
as our paths are crossed
we will stand beside ourselves
in awe at long last it occurred
on that perfect day engaged in child's play
I will paint her portrait, sing her praises, give my solemn word
RECEIVE ME
Nature of Things
Hey lucky for me, I am comfortable
in the company of strangers,
that's always been the case
I remember being just a kid
and looking people straight
in the eyes to realize
we are all just about the same
behind each face
That is why I cannot seem to
wrap my mind around
all the useless separation
and isolation
What is that all about?
If we could only glimpse the other side
we would rise to our feet,
jump up and shout
Alleluia it's only the nature of things
How silent would the woods be
if only the blackbird sings?
At the risk of sounding quite naive
I must confess
I absolutely refuse to believe
we are not nearer
to where we ought to be
ultra-high technology
Gee, it's the age of communication
but who's to say
what messages get sent
or where the hell civility went?
It totally blows my mind
that people can be
so blind and unkind
Alleluia it's only the nature of things
How silent would the woods be
if only the white bird sings?
Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia
Every Night
Like a ray of sunshine
like a glowing star
Never-ending is deputy that you are
I see you clearly though I cannot believe my eyes
Like a breath of fresh air
like a drop of rain
You remind me what it is to live again
The slightest touch means so much, more than I can say
Like a rippling river
like a cool breeze
You renew me put my mind at ease
You inspire take me higher everyday
So good to know you
hold you tight
Lie by your side all through every night
blow out the candle, I can honestly say
“you're the best thing
that happened to me today”
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every night every night
The Post-it Note
That old Post-It Note
was stuck up there so long
it was like part of the wallpaper
There was a faded phone number on it
but nobody in the office knew whose it was
So one day, just because I was a little curious
I climbed up on my desk reached up to get it
I decided I would call
I hoped I wouldn't regret it
Seemed like a good idea
I whipped out my Nokia
Nervously I smiled as I dialed
“Hello, this is God” a voice said
matter of factly
“Almighty?” I asked. “Exactly”
“Wow, is this a good time?”
“All time is good ...
and I have all the time in the world
I was just mixing up a batch of stars
For the outer stratosphere of Mars
Is there something on your mind, my friend?”
There was only silence on my end
my heart pounded
I was astounded, ungrounded, dumbfounded
“Well, if you don't have any special request
There's a thing or two I could get off my chest
You people never cease to amaze me
You fight over borders on an earthly sphere
The world is round, it's that simple
How can I make it any more clear?
How can I favor one race?
How can I detest any face?
Everybody has their place
or they wouldn't be there
You wage war over words in my sacred book
I highly advise you take a deeper look
I'm talking Biblical distortions
of global proportions
I know you're only human, but
There's blood on the sand
of my supposed Holy Land
I do not understand your war”
God paused, then sighed
“This is the part that's tough
But I cannot stress it enough
There's a whole lot of children
in a whole lot of pain
And something better be done about it
If you don't tend to your children
It will all go down the drain
Maybe, I ought to shout it out on the wind
And the oceans roar
Listen to your hearts, that's what they're for
I guess it won't be long before you all have
your cell phones
surgically implanted in your skulls
It's not part of my Creation Design
But if it improves communication, that's fine
Can you hear me now? I am wireless
I am Who Am I and I am on your side”
Suddenly my boss appeared
frantically tapping an invisible watch
That wasn't on his wrist
He karate-chopped his neck,
which mean that he insisted
I get off the phone
“God, I have to go.” “I know”
“Always remember,
there are mega-tons of Beauty unfolding
every moment of every night and day
It's just the ugly, disheartening stuff
That gets all the High Definition airplay
Don't be discouraged
Keep the faith
Love will always conquer hate
There are millions and billions
of radiant people
That go beyond the strength to cope
They've seen the Light and they reflect it
In the middle of the darkest night
They burn as rays of Hope
Take care of yourselves, and each other”
The disconnection reverberated from
the far corners of the Universe
But I did not feel alone
when I heard the dial tone
Now I suppose
I could leave you wondering what I did
With that number on that old Post-It Note
Maybe I just let it be
Maybe I played the lottery
Maybe I put it on the Internet
Maybe I tattooed it on my chest
Maybe I stood and stared at it for a while
Maybe I put it on speed dial
Little Mighty One
You are my little brother
not by blood, by circumstance
You are surely like no other
meeting you was not by chance
You were born a warrior
God bless your raging soul
Most courageous man I know
and you’re only six years old
I can see beyond your fury
radiant boy that shines within
I wish I could rewrite your story
when a child pays wages of sin
Rave on mighty one
with your innocence on fire
So much living to be done
You’ve got to reach up higher
Reach up higher little mighty one
I could cry a million tears
at the very thought of you
How you brave your greatest fears
Tough it out, see it through
With my hand upon my heart
I hope you can unclench your fist
You’re strong enough
to fight the urge
When temptation strikes, resist
You’re the one I so admire
I hope someday you get this song
I hope you find some peace of mind
I pray you live that long
Aspire
From a hum comes a word
aspiring to be heard
the meaning deep within
is where a song begins
A word
that stills the air as it's spoken
Inside, a promise kept unbroken
From the stillness comes a move
fluid, free, and smooth
proving you are there
it stuns me as I stare
A move
that sets my sight on fire
by you, my heart's only desire
From the silence comes a song
it took my whole life long
to find the melody
of all you mean to me
A song
resounding of a love so true
Filled with the music
between me and you
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Thank You
“No man is an island,”
I can attest to that fact
every time I get stranded,
you bring me back
“It’s nothing” you say …
it isn’t nothing to me
knowing you’d be there
when I’m in need
Thank you Thank you Thank you
I’ve been going my own way,
unsure where I’m bound
God only knows how many times
I’ve fallen down
I get back on my feet,
brush the dust off my knees
I get another chance just for saying “Please”
Thank you Thank you Thank you
I’m going to get it together
though I can’t say when
It might take me a lifetime, well,
maybe by then
When I was down for the count,
you offered a lift
Leaving me speechless
in the face of your gift
So I want to make certain,
in case you haven’t heard,
I have one thing to say
and it’s only two words
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Thank you Thank you Thank you