Standing With You

 In battles lost and battles won,

 I reflect beneath the stars, 

 Which show my size in truth, 

 My place amidst the galaxies, 

 While shining through the darkness, 

  They show the beauty of life. 

 This is a new chapter, 

 With more experience in your soul, 

 More hearts beneath your wings, 

  Riding on the spirit winds,

 Within this song of life, 

 Which shatters any storm. 

 For no star within the night, 

  Is ever truly alone, 

 Within an ocean of diamonds, 

 Reflecting our infinite souls, 

 As within indomitable love, 

 Hope will never be lost. 

 These words are one language, 

 With a universe of thought, 

  While music is a universe, 

 With all languages in one, 

 A sharing between souls, 

 Of what cannot be spoken. 

 Battles can be won,

 And they are seldom repeated, 

 Yet when the seldom happens, 

 There are more hearts by your side, 

 Souls brave in their faith, 

 Stand as one in God's pure love. 

 Never fear or doubt, 

 And never lose your smile, 

 Your heart rides fourth in music, 

 Residing in  all of ours, 

 Our strength returns to you, 

 Indomitable in love. 

Hearts of Manchester

 This is for the victims, families, and friends affected by the brutal attack on the evening of May 22, 2017  upon the fans of Ariana Grande  at her concert in Manchester.  I wish I could personally comfort each and everyone  and give them strength. I cannot do that, but I can write and pray that it is read.   I will also remind each and everyone of you to never miss a chance to tell someone you love them, never miss a chance to smile, never miss a moment to live, as their hearts and souls live through us. 

Their laughter did fill our ears,

Their voices did calm our fears,

By our sides through the day,

Too quickly taken far away,

Eyes amidst the stars above,

Souls born by wings of love,

Lifted from our tear dimmed eyes,

Journey beyond the new sunrise,

We hold each other through the night,

Too shaken from the shocking sight,

Yet held by strong arms above,

We take strength in God's pure love,

We lay ourselves down to bed,

Dream of the ones who've gone ahead,

For the truth we knew from the start,

Their lives shine on through our hearts.

 Live life strong every day, 

 Share it in every possible way, 

 Light falls on us from above, 

 Flooding darkness with tears of love, 

 For no force stands against this power, 

 Saving us in the darkest hour,

 Binding souls with love's tether,

 A chord not even death can sever, 

 Darkness is lost within this strife, 

 For love is the eternal song of life, 

 And so we join  heart to heart, 

 Honoring those who did depart, 

 So their hearts may shine through us, 

 Towards brighter days ahead of us, 

 And so the world does stand together, 

 For the hearts and souls of Manchester. 

Gift of Light

For the love of my life, on Mother's Day

 Gifts are given, 

 Of sparkling stones, 

 Of beautiful clothing, 

 And colors abounding, 

 Yet all they can do, 

 In all of their glory, 

 Is stand in the sunshine, 

 And gather the light. 

 The light is the gift, 

 Embracing the living, 

 Providing perspective, 

 In the continuum of time, 

 Lifting up all beauty, 

  Out of the darkness, 

 For all to behold, 

 And embrace with the heart. 

 The light is the beauty, 

 Which entered my heart, 

 When you first looked at me, 

 With the eyes of your soul, 

 My heart then breathed, 

 The first breath of life, 

 And by your delicate touch, 

 I was made whole. 

 Starlight adds the words, 

 Which our eyes then read, 

 Of the surrounding story, 

 In the light of the sun, 

 Yet the true light, 

 Only hearts can see, 

 Making all things possible, 

 In the light of love. 

 Within this light, 

 I can dance, 

 Within this light, 

 My soul does sing,

 For love knows no time, 

 In the patience of living, 

 Love knows no time, 

In the endless song.

 You are my light, 

 The heart of my family, 

 You are our light, 

 Which blinds the world, 

 Looking on in awe,

 A delight to Heaven,

The song of life,

Light of my soul!