It was a cold night

But in a small house it was warm and delight

The fire place was lit

As music was played, a few family members even danced for a bit

It was Jolly

And Holly

But what stood out the most was a small decorated tree

So simple and free

But it represented so much

Like Tiny Tim in Scrooge with his crutch

It represented the past present and future

Past for all the good memories we share

Present for spending time with the people we care

And future for the next Christmas that we shall cherish

That Christmas will live forever even though the tree will perish

But a Christmas tree will sparkle in the night

A smell of pine reminds us of Christmas and the lights are quite a sight

On the very top of the tree a star or angel will shine

Towards baby Jesus in a manger who later in life turns water into wine

Who is our grape vine

Without him we cannot grow

And Christmas day is the day we show

Our thanks to a God who gave us this Christmas day

That this Christmas tree represents our own lives in a meaningful way

So Merry Christmas

And good night

And remember that even a Charlie Brown tree can shine a light

So may your days be merry and bright

I dream of life
I dream of hope
I dream a future
From a book I wrote
I dream of smiles
I dream of laughter
I dream of voices
From those I’ve known
I dream of heaven
I dream of peace
I dream of children
Who live off the streets
I dream of love
I dream of marriage
I dream of a house
Built on stone
I dream…
I dream…
If only it was not just a dream

What have we become
When we mock the smart but praise the dumb
What have we done
To a nation that use to be number one
Why do we spend
When money has an end
Why do we hate
When there is love we can create
Where will we be
In a future we barely want to see
Where do we go
When we have nothing to show
When will we succeed
If we can’t even help those who are in need
When will we believe
Instead of being naive
So we must make a change
Even if others look at us as though we are strange
And do our best
So we can invest
Because we are still a nation that is blessed

I’m not a perfect person
I’m sorry for the things I’ve done
I’m sorry for the way I am
Trying  to change what I use to be
I wish you could only see
That I’m trying the best I can

But I’m only human
That I make mistakes
That I can’t become something I’m not
That I will fight for you
All I ask is for a second chance
I’m not a hot shot

I just want you to know
That I found a reason to care
That I’m willing to give it all
So thank you for being yourself
For giving me your time
Even when I messed up

You still stand by
Even when I try
Because I’m not a perfect person

A giggle from a kid
Makes you wonder what they did
A heart of laughter
Oh what else could make you happier

Moments of laughing on the ground
What a laugh, what a crazy sound
Yet brings much joy
Like when a kid unwraps a new toy

A friend telling a joke
Making you squirm each time they poke
Tickling you till it hurts
Or laughing when someone burps

Watching a funny show
Playing around in the snow
Having a smile on your face
Snuggling with your family at the fire place

Because laughter brings the best of us
Gives us a break from all the hate and fuss
And surrounds us with joy and laughter
Instead of worrying about the past or what might happen after

So let that laughter out
Till it screams and shouts
Be young, be free
Let that contagious laugh out for all to hear and see

We all have a purpose
We all have our strengths
We all have a weakness
No matter the lengths

We all carry a burden
We all share tears
We all fall for anger
When we are put to our fears

We all seek for wisdom
We all yearn to learn
We all cry for help
When we hit the wrong turn

We all make bad choices
We all fall down
We all need to listen more
So we can turn things around

We all breathe for life
We all live day by day
We all have been given purpose
So we can choose a way

To have a heart
It’s to be a part
Of someone’s life
To grab hold of your beautiful wife
To choose to love rather than to hate
To choose to listen instead of going into a debate
From loving
To caring
From living
To giving
To being a part
Of someone’s heart
Becomes a new work of art

Sometimes things don’t go the way we imagined they would be
But maybe life is trying to show us a new light, a new way to see
Sometimes life can get the best of us
But it’s up to us if we want to move on or stand around and fuss
Sometimes our life can be turned upside down
But that’s when we learn the most, learn how to turn things around
Sometimes we feel like we are alone
But that’s because we haven’t seen the full picture, of what life hasn’t shown
Sometimes we feel lost
But that’s when we ask for help and never give up, no matter the cost
Because sometimes things don’t go our way
But that’s when we must find a way
So that we may move on
That we must focus on the pros rather than the cons
That it’s only the beginning and not the end
Because that’s when we need a true friend
That just because things don’t go our way
Doesn’t mean it’s over, just means there is another way

When I look upon your eyes
I see personality rather than just a face
I see uniqueness that couldn’t be traced
I see love when we embrace
I see guilt when lied upon
I see pain when all hope is gone
I see sadness when something goes wrong
I see determination to be strong
I see happiness when you are free
I see persistence of what you want to be
I see laughter when we goof around
I see beauty beyond anything I’ve found
Because I see what others don’t see
I see the real you and you see the real me