It's Almost Time

Each day a growing restlessness

deep down inside my soul

I fear that soon so much will change

and things we can't control

An ever growing sense of dread

He speaks but no one hears

What soon will overtake us all

foretold for many years

A time for all to recompense

the cup is almost full

The horrors of a thousand days

a beast whose reign is cruel

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Clash of Wills

Dreaded thoughts they come again

Sometimes villains sometimes friends

Who will win the war this time?

Oh the battle in my mind!

Strong convictions make a stand

Deep desires understand

Only one will win today

One must go and one must stay

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Secret Hideaway

It's nestled in a pleasant cove

my secret hideaway

A place where I can be alone

and contemplate the days

This haven from a reckless world

brings solace to my mind

A getaway from city life

where friends are hard to find

The water in the clear blue lake

reflects the giant trees

The mountain just behind my house

it blocks the winter breeze

As years passed by an inner voice

spoke softly to my soul

Why don’t you set aside those things

that you cannot control

This is your home its always been

the place where you belong
A simpler life with peace of mind
and joys that come along

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Farewell

Today I heard a good man died

I counted him a friend

The news it caught me by surprise

he fought until the end

Bill had a way to make you smile

he often touched our hearts

His time was always ours to share

we knew that from the start

So many times he found a way

to help us understand

That laughter changes everything

then days are not so bland

So long my good and faithful friend

I'll see you in a while

You'll live on in my memories

I wont forget your smile

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Ocean Friend

Tonight I drove down to the coast

to soothe my troubled mind

The ocean always speaks to me

               with wisdom so sublime              

I found a place all by myself

and looked out to the sea

The memories of a thousand days

all gathered here for me

The ocean sounds they never fail

to take me far away

The breeze so gentle on my face

I love the ocean spray

The sand becomes my bed tonight

the waters cover me

The moon looks down from up above

my mind is trouble free

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A Broken Heart

At twenty two she fell in love

he swept her off her feet

The world he promised he would give

his kisses were so sweet

Her life was filled with happiness

her heart rejoiced each day

He promised her a wedding ring

their union set for May

One day he said he had to leave

but soon he would return

He promised she would see him soon

no need to be concerned

For days she waited by the door

to see her lovers face

Each night she cried herself to sleep

she longed for his embrace

The months passed by and then the years

she waited patiently

Her hopes were dashed a thousand times

her heart broke endlessly

One day her spirit flew away
she soared above the clouds
A broken shell was left behind
wrapped in a purple shroud

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