Show Me

Show me:
Something that changes the nature of things
and that blazes a path with the boldness it brings
and it hums and it whistles
it dances and sings
and it starts with "Hello"
and it ends with the rings.

Show me:
Something that screams from a mountaintop peak
that you've got what you need, and you've found all you seek
so it lives in your heart
and is heard when you speak
and it's strong when you're strong
and it's strong when you're weak.

Show me:
Something set free in its truth, and it's trust
and that rallies behind what is right, and what's just
and it builds and it grows
and it does, 'cos it must
and begins with a birth
and returns to the dust.

Show me:
Something to signify love in all forms
and has no real regard for societal norms
and it comforts, consoles
and it covers and warms
and brings Spring through my snow
and gives calm to my storms.

Show me:
Something to indicate "Ready right now"
and that answers the questions of where, why and how
and delivers devotion
and swears to a vow
and lives love to the fullest
that life will allow.

Show me something, baby.
Show me something, baby.
Show me something.

Thought Of You

Baby, don’t you be fooled by the smile on my face
‘Cause it’s all I can do to get through and survive
It’s an empty existence each day in this place
just the thought of you keeps me alight and alive.

And, yeah, I been hopin’ and dreamin’ and prayin’
‘Cause I know what it’s worth and it’s why we are here
But I’m so goddamned tired of this game we been playin’
all this pushing away of the ones we hold dear.

I think by now you must know it was never for me
just the best I could do to display my devotion
Now my life’s standing still but I’m still standing here ‘til
all these dreams & desires become magic in motion.

Girl, this was never a crush or a simple obsession
and you mean far more to me than my words can convey
It’s the meaning of ‘meant’ and it’s all heaven-sent
for us to receive & believe in a much deeper way.

Now, I didn’t just realize--I knew when we began
Then, I doubt you’d have wanted me so long ago.
But since you showed me the light and you taught me ‘bout love
you’ve enabled the changes I needed to grow.

Now the only thing is, I don’t wanna move forward
if you’re not right beside me or showing the way
It’s a race against time--both these lives--yours & mine
and not to have and to hold you hurts more everyday.

So if you trust me and need me and want me and love me
And if happiness heals, helps your spirit to soar
If you can feel in your future a lifetime of love
We’ll have all the above, and then infinitely more.

‘Cause, girl, I trust you. And need you. And want you. And love you.
And we’re moving so close to what fate found us for.
‘Til the distance is none, no detours or delays.
I saw destiny turn...

(It was you at the door.)

The Ride

Not for what you expect me to be.
Not for things I do.
Love me for who I am, darling.
And I'll return that love to you.

Not for things I say or said.
Not for what you thought.
Please just love me for who I am, baby.
An' I'll give you all the love I've got.

Not for times I made you smile.
Or how you felt inside.
I think it's all about the time to come.
So won't you join me for The Ride? :)

May

May all you tears be tears of joy
and never those of pain.

May all your days be filled with sun
and never ruined by rain.

May flowers line your every path
and may purpose guide your steps.

May your life be filled with wonderment
and free of all regrets.

May your every song be filled with hope
and may love fill up your heart.

And every time you need me
may we never be apart.

And every time you need me
may we never be apart.

The Duet

God made the duet.
Of this I'm very sure.
And after years of playing solo,
I’ve never felt so good before.

God invented harmony.
And then made it sound so sweet.
The kind that hits you when you hear it.
The kind that knocked me off my feet.

God made this melody.
And knew exactly how it'd sound.
Laid every note in perfect order,
'Till we were lifted off the ground.

(...or 'till I finally came around)

God invented rhythm.
To keep us moving right along.
And used melodic bass at perfect pace
As the foundation of our song.

God invented music.
So as to speak to every ear.
To provide with comfort those in need
And so that everyone could hear.

Yes, God made the duet.
Of this I'm very sure.
'Cause some things go best together,
And now I love you even more...

The Best Part

It's a closeness, connection, a comfort, a peace,
it's this smile on my face, and the total release,
it's this feeling of fate working straight on my heart,
and now knowing it's real is the very best part.

It's the thought of our bond that can never be broken,
and the words on your tongue that don't need to be spoken,
it's a wish for a world we'll love better as two,
that's the very best part of being so in love with you.

It's the sun in the morning, like the songs of the bird,
it's the faith that's rewarded, the prayer that's been heard,
it's the depth of your love that I felt from the start,
and the way that you love that's the very best part.

And for everything everyone can possibly say,
it's our love growing stronger with every new day,
it's a matter of time, trust, and right circumstances,
why our love at first sight won't require second chances.

It's the healing, the help, and the hope for my soul,
it's the change of direction, the rock to my roll,
now we're dancing with destiny, no longer apart,
and you're loving me back, that's the very best part.

It's the finding of friendship that cannot be torn,
like a love for a child that has yet to be born,
it's the knowledge of something as pure as it's true,
Every minute, each day, that is when I love you.

And for everything anyone could possibly say,
it's the sense that our love is now finding it's way,
'cause we're ready, it's real, and it's all from the heart,
that's the place we began...

That's the very best part.

Done Feelin' Down

got no more frown.
i'm done feelin down.
gon' kickstart this heart an'
an' turn this whole life 'round.
got no more sad
no more low
'till this smile on my face
is all I know.
got lots more laughs
and love instead
coz I'm done feelin down
yep, that's what i just said.

no more fear.
lots less worry.
lot more chill.
lot less hurry.
great big smile.
little doubt.
yeah, i'm done feelin down
i figured it out.

'cos it's out with the old
and in with the new
and I'm done feelin' down, baby
what about u?
I gots kisses a-plenty
and big hugs for many
yeah, I'm D-O-N-E
an' I hope u are too.

Have You Ever?

Have you ever looked up at the stars
and felt them staring back down at you?
Ever lived your life without a plan,
but knew exactly what you must do?
Have you ever dreamed of being awake?
Or fell asleep to the ocean's lullaby?

Well, I think you should try.
(If not, think you should try.)

You see, I've never seen the sunset over Amsterdam.
And me, I've never surfed the shorelines in Kauai.
But I ain't never said "I'm scared"
And now I finally feel prepared and know
we never really live until we try.

Have you ever found when things got tough
it helped to hear it was 'all good?'
That when the waters 'round you got real rough
you always somehow knew you could? (And would.)
You ever searched here for a soulmate
to make sure life don't just pass by?

Well, I think you should try.
(If not, I think you should try.)

You see, I've never been too fond of missin' chances.
And me, I've never thought the limit was the sky.
And I ain't never said "Let's wait."
Or been the kind to hesitate, I know
we never really live until we try.

Ain't no more weeks to waste or days to let slip by...
An' I think it's pretty cool we're seein' the same sky. (a little FYI)...
And all we give is all we get.
So we should try.

(You) Feel So Right

I was afraid of moving forward.
I was afraid of going back.
I was afraid if I might leave
that my whole world would fade to black.

But when you spoke to me so softly.
And then you sang to me so sweet,
realized that when we come together
ain't no fear we can't defeat.

'Cause girl you feel so right.
Just like the light of day.
And there ain't nothin' closer to the truth
that I could ever say.
'Cause when my night was long,
you came and showed the way.
Now I don't ever wanna let you leave my sight
because you feel so right.

I had to step outside myself awhile
and see it all with different eyes.
Couldn't just imagine how my life would be
I had to try it on for size.

But I was down and out for so long.
Until you brought me right back in
When it was all the same-love's losing game-
you still believed that we would win.

And now it feels so right.
Just like the light of day.
And there ain't nothin' closer to the truth
that I could ever say.
'Cause when my night was long
you came and showed the way.
I'm gonna hold onto your heart with all my might
because you feel so right.

And I've been thinking 'bout this.
An' now i thought it all through.
You get a feeling like this
there ain't a whole lot you can do.
With every breath that I breathe.
And every thought on my mind.
I see my destiny clear
and now it's here right on time.
You say you wanna live in love.
And girl i wanna show you how.
All I can give you is my heart.
Believin' that our someday is now...

(Right now, I mean)

'Cause you just feel so right.
Just like the light of day.
And there there ain't truer words that I can speak
or that you'll ever hear me say.
'Cause when my night was long,
you came and showed the way.
And I know everything is gonna be alright...
...and we'll be watching all these dreams of ours take flight.
...you know I'd give the world to be with you tonight.

Because you feel so right.
You just feel so right.
Sometimes this love is blind until we find the light.

And then it feels so right.

How tall the walls that s'round thy heart?
How sturdy be thy stone?
How weathered, how wide,
doth thou divide
and keepest thee on thine own?

-via @Twitter

in my shoes

There's been times
when I been shattered
There's been times when I been down
And there been lots of times when no one was around.

There been days
When I been broken
There's been days when I been gone
And I couldn't find no way
To carry on.

But those are the times
(You just keep walk-in)
And those are the days
(U just fight thru)
And those are the moments
That make or break ya
That's when your heart says what to do.
And these are the struggles that define ya
And help us become who we will be...

U walk a mile in my shoes
And u will see

I've had smiles
That they have stolen
Had my innocence destroyed
And there ain't nothing that they give to fill the void...

I've felt the darkness
all around me
In sleepless nights that never end
Where I been tossed and turned and
Too tired to defend...

But these are the times
(You just keep push-in)
And these are the days
(Just wait 'til dawn)
And those are the moments
That make or break ya
And that's when you first find out you're strong
And these are the hard times we must handle
And this is the way it's got to be...

U walk a mile in my shoes
And u will see.

And I ain't never asked4 no ones sympathy (I wouldn't dare)
But if u understand the things that I been thru
Just know the plan has alwas been
To trust my heart/be true to me
And I can recommend the very same for u...

Whenever life
Hits u the hardest
When ain't no pieces seem to fit
And everything inside is tellin' u to quit

Just know there's light
In every tunnel
And movin' forward finds the way
So every step u take has purpose, everyday...

And this is the time
(Just keep on walk-in)
And this is the day
(that u break free)
And this is the moment
You'll remember
Begin to become who u will be
And this is the lesson of a lifetime
That we all must learn eventually...

U walk a mile in my shoes
And u will see.

The Moment You Are Mine

Standing at this open door
I make my way inside.
With nothing left to fear in here
and nowhere left to hide.
I search and see you standing there
where everything feels fine.
And our eyes meet at eternity
the moment you are mine.

While life goes on in the world outside
they're trying to see in.
And wondering not "How will it end?"
but rather "How will it begin?"
And as you take my outstretched hand
some ancient, sacred stars align
and they drift toward divinity
the moment you are mine.

Soon souls begin their journey joined
and step out to the street
where winter snow is falling fast
but hand in hand there's heat.
'Tis a warmth brought forth from deep within
undeniable in its design.
Like a destined dream of life and love
this moment you are mine.

Across the corner coffee shop
sits a lonely flower stand.
There's a blood-red rose so right and real.
I place it in your hand.
And then upon your lips the kiss
that you have missed for all of time.
A fateful feeling of forever
in this moment you are mine.

At the intersection 'fore us
there's no destination clear.
Just the journey moving forward
and the joy of being near.
Talking far into the future
with the present now defined.
You will never be alone again
from the moment you are mine.

one night stand

I wanna have a one night stand with you.
I'm thinkin every night I want it, too.
Imaginin' u so sexy, silly, nice.
So if u got the time we'll do it twice.

I wanna have a one night stand, for sure.
Then if its feelin' good, we'll try one more.
And when we're on a roll, just let it flow.
I'll be there in the morning baby, so u know.

I wanna have a one night stand, u see.
Then every night could end with u & me.
I wanna taste your kiss and know it's true.
I wanna have a one night stand with u.

I wanna wine u, dine u
Unwrap & unwind u
All the ties that bind 
u need not care.
Take it slow u
show u 
get to know u 
we took our time
now, let's take it there.

baby, will u let me take u there?

I wanna have a one night stand with you.
I'm thinkin every night the same thing, too. 
Imaginin' u so soft and, sexy sweet.
Step one night stand
Step two repeat...

Step one night stand
Step two repeat...

Step one night stand
Step two repeat...

Locket

Sophisticated, silky smooth
with starlight in her eye.
She got a gentle way she finds her groove,
ain't even gonna lie
She holds the truth inside her pocket
but she still don't wanna share.
She hides her heart inside a locket
and intends to keep it there.

She got that roarin' red and blazin' blue
and gleamin' emerald green.
Beholds the brilliance of a diamond
like the world has never seen.
And if you ask her where she's goin
she'll probly tell you where she's been.
And then invites you to a game
that she will never let you win.

And it's a miracle men don't fall down at her feet.
Cos she's a simple sensation that thrills to the core.
And when you think things are cool she just turns up the heat.
Leaving you lost in her mystery
and wanting her more.

Complicated, quick to come.
But never slow to leave.
She got a passion that can singe your soul
and bribe you to believe.
She got a mind that's like a maze
and has a tongue that's built to burn.
You can't believe a word she says,
but that's the only way to learn.

And it's a miracle men don't fall down at her feet.
And hang their hearts on the hope of what might be in store.
She got that goddess-like grace that's as pure as it's sweet
so when you're walkin' away
you're just wanting her more.

Oh, don't you know how the game is won?
And don't you know she's only having her fun?
So you you can take back all those useless words.
Cos can't you see that all the rules are hers?

Sophisticated, silky smooth
with starlight in her eye.
She got a gentle way she finds her groove,
don't even have to try.
She holds the truth inside her pocket
that she never lets you hear.
And hides her heart inside a locket,
she won't even let you near.

When your world meets my world it's our world
Where everything falls into place.
Where I get lost in your kiss for a lifetime.
Where tears never fall down your face.
Where hope is a matter of instinct.
Where hurt is a thing of the past.
The first day when your world meets my world
is the first time you'll know it will last

When your words meet my words it's golden
Like a dialogue destiny drew
And the roads that were twistin' and turnin'
They all suddenly lead me to you
As the breath of the north wind starts blowin'
And the stars take their place in the sky
There's belief in our love that keeps growin'
And the faith that we needn't know why

Like when your hand meets my hand it's magic
And the force can be felt far and wide
At its core is our common compassion
And there's no way to keep it inside
Moving forward you see in the distance
Greener pastures of fresh fertile land
Far enough that it makes us remember
And as much as we'll both understand

That's where your world and my world become our world
And where everything falls into place
I'll be lost in your kiss for a lifetime
And our gardens are bless-ed with grace
Where hope is a matter of instinct
And all hurt is a thing of the past
We'll rise slowly together at sunset
Once that your world meets my world at last.

Bring Me Closer

The most beautiful thing that I ever did see
it was something I saw in a dream.
It was you there, of course, with a smile through your tears;
we had just added one to our team.

And the best I could do was to hold tight your hand
and admire the motherly love in your eye.
Count a blessing or two for the old and the new,
And when I woke in real life, I couldn't help it but cry.

And then the next time I dreamed, it was something quite different
though quite similar in characters, namely us two.
You had just let your soul soar and had laid down a track,
and it was one of those ones where the whole room just knew.

And the best I could do was to stand by in awe.
till you made your way back and said "What do you think?"
Stood there speechless in silence, then embraced you so tightly,
And said "You already know." with a smile and a wink.

See, there's a place that I go to in the still of the night
When my million thoughts swirling all just fall away,
Where the future calls loudly and shines ever so bright,
Providing purpose and peace to begin the next day...

And when daybreak comes swiftly, just as soon as the sun,
and the morning's activities all start anew,
When my eyes regain focus and the dreaming is done,
That's when I charter my course to bring me closer to you.

(And that is why, too.)

She Really Is

She's got diamonds for eyes.
Pure gold where her heart is.
She has a simplified sympathy
that hangs 'round her neck.

She's got the element of surprise.
You never know where the start is.
And she will play you like a symphony
'less you keep her in check.

She got those long and lean legs
They're the kind that invite you
And got those hips that can hurt you
if used the wrong way.

She got a beauty that begs
and luscious lips to delight you
and despite all of your might, you
still ask her to stay.

Yeah, you can try as you might, but
she'll still get her way.

And all the things she got, she got
And all the things she wants, she gets
And all the things she is, she was
And all the things she thought, she says
And all the moves she makes, she made
And all the things she has, she gives.
And all the games you thought she played
are just the way she loves, and lives.

It's just the way she really is.

She's got the moon for her smile
Beaming bright, incandescent
And has this gleam ever-present
so you can see through the dark.

She got her her head in the clouds
but keeps her feet on the ground
and when her soul fills with sound
she never misses her mark.

She got this place in her mind
where she retreats from reality
and dares discover duality
if you are lucky 2 see.

She's got that sensual smile
and it's enough to disarm you
but she ain't trying to harm you,
she only wants to be free.

No she ain't tryin to harm you,
she only wants to be free.

And all the things she got, she got
And all the things she wants, she gets
And all the things she is, she was
And all the things she thought, she says
And all the moves she makes, she made
And all the things she has, she gives.
And all the games you thought she played
are just the way she loves, and lives.

It's just the way she really is.

Feeling We Can

I wanna meet u in Paris.
Some pretty sidewalk cafe.
I wanna see u in Amsterdam.
Hey baby why don't u just show me the way.
(Like what day, u say?)

See, soon I'm gonna be there in London.
And I was wonderin' could u show me around?
And anywhere in the States, I'm there. (I swear.)
It's good to be on friendly ground.

U wanna play in Toronto?
Then in Tokyo too?
Hop a flight into Zurich?
(We'll spend a weekend or 2)

Go catch a sunset in Venice.
We'll watch it rise in Madrid.
I got a feeling u want to.
I got a feeling we did.

I wanna see u in Austin babe.
And den' go jammin' with some folks in San Fran.
We'll go New York then to Boston.
(But we won't stay long cos we might lose our tan!)

We'll see the surf in Sao Paulo soon.
And we can always seek the truth in Japan.
I gotta feeling we need 2.
I gotta feeling we can.

All It Takes

All it takes is a smile from you
(or a laugh will do)
and I feel it too.

All it takes is the song you sing
and the warmth you bring
for my mood to swing.

All it takes is to see you dance
or a single glance
and I’ll take my chance.

All it takes is the woman you are
you’re the best by far
and a shining star.

All it took was to hear your voice
made my soul rejoice
and I made my choice.

All it took was to see your “way”
brightened up my day
made me want to stay.

All it took was to feel your spirit
when you speak, I hear it
and I want to be near it.

All it’ll take is to hold your hand
then I’ll understand
(might not ever land!)

“Cause all it’ll take is a smile from you
then we’ll start brand new
in a dream come true.

SO GOOD

You know I'm sensitive.
You know I've had a hard time as of late.
You've seen me when I'm down.
But you should see me when I'm great...

And I find in you
The kind of things the others cannot see.
You show them to me.
Cos it feels natural to.

And in this moment we can change our ways.
No more losing time and wasting days.
Find a way that works, a love that stays
for good.
Cos in the distance I hear harmony
Now I know that you'll be close to me.
If we could always live so comfortably
We should.

It'd be so good.
It'd be so good.
Just like I knew it would.
It'll be so good.

I know you're strong and smart.
I know that people always let u down.
I've watched u frown.
But I'd rather see u smile. :)

And you've seen me try.
But u can see I'm like a whole new guy
And my eye's on you, girl.
You know I love your style.

And in this moment we can win the fight
Erase the wrongs and make 'em right
No more lonely days and sleepless nights.
We could.
Cos in the future there is happiness
Together more, and never less
Like I promised u when I confessed
I would...

And it'll be so good.
It'll be so good.
We always knew it would.
It'll be so good.

To go thru life
To grow thru life
To flow thru life
To know thru life
To never have your love be far away...
To sing thru life
On wings thru life
To ring true, life
And bring new life
I wonder why we'd wait another day?

I know there's circumstance.
I know that there are reasons we're apart.
But you know my heart.
And you know it's good.

And I believe it's true.
My world will change the minute I'm with u.
Well come to life.
Where everything starts new.

Now in this moment we can make it real.
And form our plan
and seal the deal.
And not conceal these feelings understood...
Cos it's a brand new day were livin' in.
A whole new way were connectin'
And it's better than it's ever been
Or could.

And it's so damn good.
Yeah, it's all so good.
I always knew we would, baby.
And now it feels so good.

Cos it'll be so good.
And we will be so good.

THIS LITTLE LOVE SONG

I've got this little love song.
I'm pretty sure you'd call it that.
It's been sung a couple times now
and it all sounds good to me.

Play it anyway you want
it all depends on how you're feeling.
It's just a simple little tune
with such a natural melody.

I've got this little love song.
Now you you can have it if you want it.
Because it don't make no more sense
for me to sing it all alone.

And if you care to listen closely
I think the words might even move you.
Just put your heart in when you sing it
and you can make it all your own.

See, I've got this little love song
that speaks a lot about forever
like it was written in my soul from me to you (so you could hear)
And every word will always rhyme
and can be sung in any time
like some melodic kiss that I 've always wished
for you would make it clear.

I've got this little love song.
And honestly, it's just as simple as can be.
The only thing it needs, I think,
is to be heard in harmony.

Up To Me

If it were all up to me
I would spend all day long
at your side
in your arms
and not anyplace else.

Where it is safe
and secure
so fulfilled and fantastic
just like magic this moment
and all the closeness that's felt.

In the warmth of your glow
where I go
to feel free
understanding in silence
everyword left unsaid.

Holding tight
to your hand
with our hearts growing close
knowing well it will work
when it's all up to me.

If it were all up to me
in the heat of the moment
we'd defeat every doubt
and take each new day in stride.

In your touch there is tenderness
gentle and passionate
an unimagined emotion
like the ocean and tides.

And when love overtakes me
and it makes me so certain
that it's safe to fall softly
and then land where you'll be.

I'll rejoice and redeem
each miraculous dream
in a stream near a mountain
familiar to me.

And at the break of the dawn
on a beach of white sand
walking slowly but surely
toward all we can be.

Where the sun slowly rises
to the height of the skies
we will stand
hand-in-hand
when it's all up to me.

Be Mine

Be mine.
Love it's that easy.
Be there.
Be you.
Be real.

Be ready.
Be strong.
I'll be there all along.
It will all be fine.
Be mine.

Be true.
Love it's so important.
Be loving.
Be loyal.
Be kind.

Be calm and
be cool.
Knowing everyday you'll
have the love to get through.
Be true.

Be real.
Love it's about time.
Be honest.
Be open.
Be brave.

Just be bold and
be there.
Know how deeply I care.
Trust the way that you feel and
be real.

Be wise.
Love that shouldn't be a problem.
Be creative.
Be clever.
Be bright.

Just be smart and
beware.
It's a strange world out there.
But that's no big surprise so
be wise.

Become.
Love it's what it's all about.
Be inspired.
Be sure and
believe.

Be complete and
be whole.
Live your life, free your soul
to the beat of Your drum, and
become.

Be mine.
Love it's truly that easy.
Just be there and
be you and
be real.

Be ready.
Be strong.
Me, I'm just writin' some song.
Here's my favorite line it's
"Be mine."

...Like some sweet Valentine says:
"Be mine."

[Like it's some sorta sign to
be mine.]

Just be real and be you.
Find that love you once knew.
'Cept that this one's divine so...
Yeah.

BTW

Don't need no makeup
or any fancy clothes.
It's just so natural baby
when your soul and spirit glows.
An' each time you smile,
it always shows,
and it always lifts me up.

So keep those same feelings
and that glimmer that's in your eye.
Because its all so perfect to me,
and it's every reason why
I exist to see you happy
and do my very best to try
to always lift you up.

Poem For A Change

The greatest change you will ever see
is when "you & I" becomes "Us" and "We"
And the Self gives way to selflessly
and all secrets turn to honesty
and We reach the door and turn the key
(as the angels sing in harmony)
and the blessings come so naturally
and all conversations, easily
as Our lives combine so seamlessly
and We dream together, naturally
and this feeling of security
and that peace of mind--reality
when it's light you need, right there I'll be
and the love you seek you find in me
And I'll have your back relentlessly
and be by your side eternally
so I give my heart most willingly,
and this soul made whole, fulfillingly
as the future finds serenity
and Our destiny: tranquility
as all past becomes mere memory
like a tide returning out to sea
and for you, I give this happily
moving toward a life lived lovingly
and I hope you'll take them knowingly
they are all that lingers left of "me"
and as long as stars shine like they do
I'll Devote the rest to: You.

From A Summer Morning

I awoke this morning 'fore the sun,
was so glad to be alive,
With a head so full of hopes and dreams,
and my mind in overdrive.
So I thought I'd write a few things down
just to get them off my chest.
Now I'll let my fingers type away--
hope my heart will do the rest...

'Cos your love is pure, your love is strong,
it reminds me of a summer song.
And it sounds so sweet and feels so gentle,
and it makes me happy, sentimental.
It’s so bright and brilliant when it shines,
this summer song of yours and mine.

...And your love is like a summer's day,
that’s so warm and welcome in every way.
That to feel your light upon my skin,
makes me love the life I’m living in.
Like a flower nourished from the seed,
it’s your love that’s all I need.

...And your love is like a summer breeze,
so refreshing--puts my mind at ease.
When I’d lost direction--passed insane,
you came spinning through my weathervane.
As I watched the wind blow away my fear
and your love became so clear.

...‘Cos your love is like a summer night,
where the cares are few and the feeling’s right.
And your eyes alight with heavenly glow,
as the stars give scenery to our show.
Under spotlight from the silver moon,
How I love your love, I will show you soon.

Pen To Paper

From the pen to the paper,
my heart to my hand,
I was fallin' thru feelings I couldn't understand.
Like I was driftin' thru dreams in some faraway land
and your voice was the only way home.

From the pen to the paper
in my heart and my soul,
I'm being pulled by a love I don't wanna control.
'Cause it lifts me up high and it makes me feel whole
unlike anything I've ever known.

So just reach out your hand to me, beautiful one,
and let's go spend the day in the warmth of the sun.
Where the clouds are bright white and the sky's a light blue.
(Looks like Heaven on Earth bein' painted for you!)

And with the breeze on your face
and your whole soul aglow
and just a rhythm of waves from the ocean below
where we're millions of miles from the rain and the snow...

Then you’ll look in my eyes
and you'll know.

...From the pen to the paper
once blank, and now filled
with a wisdom that's written as much as it's willed.
And these thoughts of devotion, divinely distilled
to the page, where it's all free to flow.

Drawn From Memory

I could draw you from memory
If I gave it some time.
(I can’t paint things all that good,
but I can sketch ‘em out just fine.)
From your prominent features
to your softest of lines
I could draw you from memory.
I know I’d do just fine.

I could draw you from memory
If I had my artist’s tools.
Wouldn’t need any patterns
Wouldn’t follow no rules.
I would paint you in deep velvet
that’s adorned with precious jewels.
I could draw you from memory.
I think it’d be pretty cool.

I can draw you from memory
if you want me to.
Then I’d paint you into backgrounds
that are beautiful and new.
(To wherever your heart winds up takin’ you to)
I could draw you from memory
and then smile as it came true.

I could draw you from memory
and then bring it all to life.
I would paint that Spanish chapel
where he made her his wife.
On the beach, in the sun.
Far from all the stress and strife.
Then together we’d paint memories
for the rest of our life.

Don't Know Why

I don’t know why I write the things I do,
I know it sounds cliche, but I swear it’s true,
So if you find some deeper meaning well then, good for you,
But just know that it was not from me.

I don’t know why I say the things I say,
I ask myself the same question nearly every single day,
When all my thoughts are out of bounds and all my words are still in play,
I must suspect that’s what’s intended for me.

I don’t know why I act they way I act,
Sometimes with even less than just a little bit of tact,
But I’ve lived it and I’ve learned it, and that’s def’nitely a fact
Pulled from all these lessons taught to me.

I don’t know why I think the way that I think
But with so much yet to see I try my hardest not to blink,
When choosing left or right’s enough to drive a man to drink,
I feel that forward is the only way for me.

I don’t know why I feel the things that I feel,
Why all my random, crazy thoughts align to equal something real,
Why when I dream in blue and green I still remember it in teal,
I hope that someday soon I’ll finally start to see.

I don’t know why I write the things I do,
And now I’m guessin’ this expressin’ has a lot to do with you,
So if you’ve found some deeper meaning, I hope you’ll help me find it too,
But always know that it was not from me.

I Believe In You

Everyone believes in something
Don't really matter if it's true
Well darling, I believe in love
And I believe in you.

So when it seems the world's against you
And there ain't nothin' you can do
Don't need to check if I'm behind you
'Cause darling I believe in you.

So if a day should bring you darkness
And you're not sure you'll make it through
Just know I'm always here to help you
And darling I believe in you.

Now all the things you put your mind to
Are all the things that you can do
And should you ever stop believing it
Know: I believe in you.

And for whatever it's worth in this crazy world
I know we'll always see it through
I don't believe in too much else these days
But I believe in you.

For some, it's seeing that's believing.
For others, what they feel is true.
Well I believe that love can change the world
And I believe in loving you.

'Cause everyone believes in something.
Don't really matter if it's true
But darling, I believe in love that lasts
And I believe in you.

The Plan, Part I

It’s to become.
To be.
To do.
just us 2.
It’s to laugh
and to live
and to love
in this life.
And to make all the most
of each day and each chance.
growing close, dancin’ slow,
Where u’ll be, I will go,
‘Cause I know
that I need u with me.
You can see
all I want you to be
is just happy & free.
Always me
U can trust.
All our lives
Always us.
Every verse something new.
It’s all good/It’s all true.
All these words
to our song.
(Hear ‘em too? Sing along.)
‘Cause it’s strong
and it’s real.
That’s the deal.
I ain’t playin
Only sayin
what I Feel
And I know to be true
Now what I’m gonna do
is to ask this of u:

U r already my whole world
U r the love of my life.
let’s show ‘em all how it’s done
Become one...

metaphorically seeking

kiss me like the sun kisses the ocean.
miss me like the morning waits for light
need me like you've never lived without me
hold me like you know we'll be alright.

want me like a drink when you are thirsting
greet me like a long-awaited guest
see me like that sunset in the distance
hear me like the heart inside your chest.

know me like a favorite bedtime story
show me like you know where it all leads
touch me with your tender, gentle nature
heal me in my heart--that's what it needs.

meet me in the meadow of your memory
pull me in directions you desire
love me in the way that you once dreamed of
ignite me like the air that fuels our fire.

just kiss me like the sun kisses the ocean
warming all those deep, dark waters of my soul
we'll shine brightly on the surface of the shoreline
and float freely on this feeling of being whole.