Long Ago

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Once, long ago, i watched the moon

along life's glorious golden shores,

and smiled and laughed, and sang for joy,

as i walked hand in hand with you.

Tonight i stand alone

beneath the same old stars,

and watch that same old moon,

with all the world about me,

cold, bare, and snow bound.

The winds of time moan for me and you.

The cold winter moon still

hangs in the same old skies,

the waves of memories keep pounding

on the now silvery shores of life.

Like life's fleeting moments

crashing bit by bit,

against my empty aching heart,

and slowly breaking it.

As i reach into my troubled mind

for more tender memories of old,

the snowy, cold night is engulfing me,

with fond memories of joys past.

Remembering that long ago,

i hung a dream

upon that same old moon.



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City At Night

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Have you ever stopped to look around you

in the blinding glare of neon light,

when at last a city has been emptied

in the middle of the night?

Have you ever felt the death like stillness

as along the deserted streets you crept,

after all the noisy day time traffic

has finally homeward went?

As you tread the darkened pavement,

your steps have echoed far and near,

sounded like someone creeping up so close,

you were jolted with fear?

Have you ever felt how utterly lonely,

the shadows of the city night can be,

when no sign of another living

person can be seen?

Believe me, i would rather be in the

vast expanse of the desert,

or the confines of the everlasting hills,

then i would know for certain,

the quietness that really thrills.



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Find Today

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Some folks live

in the future,

with hopes and dreams

of better days.

Others live in the past,

with memories of

what used to be.

Today passes them by

without a glance,

and they miss the

magic of the moment.

No matter how bumpy

this old road

of life may be,

find today and live

it to the fullest.

Help those you can

along the path.

Use the future and the

past as guiding stars

for a better tomorrow.

Find today, and live life

the way it was meant to be.



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Live For The Dream

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Many years ago,

a great man made a speech.

Standing tall and proud

in front of the world,

he said he had a dream.

He spoke of racial equality,

an end to segregation.

He spoke of not

judging a person

by the color of their skin,

but the content

of their character.

He spoke of justice

and righteousness,

civil rights for all mankind,

working together hand in hand

to make a greater nation.

He spoke of this dream

being filled with the difficulties

of today and tomorrow,

not to wallow in the

valley of despair,

but work to end all

the pain and sorrow.

He spoke of rising up

with heads held high,

remembering we are

all Gods children,

letting freedom ring throughout

every corner of this nation.

Though he has long since passed,

his dream rings true today,

in the hearts of all mankind

who want a better life.

So, lets all live for the dream,

and carry it into tomorrow,

then we all shall overcome.

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May God Be With You Always

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God bless you and preserve your life,

wherever you may be,

and every member near and far,

of your loving family.

May He be good to you,

in all the wondrous ways there are,

indulging every wish you make,

upon the smallest star.

May God be always at your side,

in train, boat, car, or plane,

throughout each day,

and every night,

in sunshine or in rain.

When any trial faces you,

and you are inclined to fear,

may God give courage to your heart,

and keep your vision clear.

So, too, may you remember Him,

in everything you do,

and honor Him with grateful prayer,

for all His gifts to you.

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Desert Dreams

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Will you be with me in my dreams sweetheart,

when my spirit will be ebbing low,

as the melancholy desert breezes

slowly past my doorway blow.

Bringing me smiles and laughter,

for the night in your loving

presence i'm held tight.

There will be fond enchantment

during this night.

Together we will watch as the stars

are hung upon the Heavens, one by one,

and help turn the switch for the beautiful,

bewitching night to come.

Then the comforts of this dreamy

desert night we face together,

and you'll tell me once again,

the old, old stories your heart has held

throughout each day.

For each one will help lighten my burden,

and turn my desert loneliness away.

Please come to me in my dreams,

my sweetheart, with a glorious dream or two,

they will greatly lighten my aching heart,

and i will be forever loving you.

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Winter Memories

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When the snow

is softly falling

on the trees and

gardens now so bare,

i hear the ghosts

of memories calling

in the frigid winter air.

I look again at the big logs

merrily crackling in

the old fireplace,

cuddled down in the

soul caressing heat,

i shall fear no harm from

the frigid winter night.

Then, i'll grow

very lonesome,

for all the dear friends

i used to know.

Dreams of old memories

will arise all about me,

tears will fill my aging eyes,

i shall be thinking of us all.

So, when the snow

outside is softly falling,

and the icicles pallid

light reflects a glow,

all the gray haired

ghosts of memories,

will be sitting here with me,

until off to dreamland we all go.

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A Daughters Love

A daughters love

makes the heart grow fonder,

and now i no longer ponder,

what happiness means.

She brings love and light into my life,

this i can't deny,

and from the grace of God above,

fills my heart with undying love.

I shall never stop loving her,

morning noon and night.

Especially when the dawn is young,

and her youthful smile

chases away the night.

She visits me with youthful laughter,

with big eyes so innocent and true.

When she says "daddy i love you,"

makes all my wishes come true.

I will always love her,

even in the twilight of my life,

when the wintery shadows

darken the ground,

and the sunset of time

enchants the earth.

I shall always love her,

even as the last pale moon

is fading away,

and the tiny stars

look like angels,

as i am waiting for God

to take me away.

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Desert Song

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Oh, how i would love
to get away,

and spend a whole
month on the desert.

What a grand and glorious
thing it would be,

to get away where bills and telephones

couldn't possibly bother me.

Oh, how i would love
to stretch my legs

on the sun drenched desert floor,

and fill my jaded city lungs
with the new, clean,
life giving desert air once more.

I would let my weary mind surely find

sublime rest in
the peaceful solitude.

I would really be quite satisfied
for once in my life,
to shut the whole world out,

and only have each single day
and night to think about.

Oh, wouldn't it be simply grand,

to get so far away and be all alone,

just to relax and rest,

upon the desert floor once more,

and never have to worry,

or be pained about this mad,

war driven land again.

This desert song may never reach

an appreciative listeners ear,

nor this poets dream may never teach

a wayward heart to cast out fear.

But though this desert song
may never ring,

and this poets dreams
may never come true,

only God in heaven knows its joys,

enough to sing and dream,

a dream or two,

that will help us all
along life's path,

and make all our
dreams come true.

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