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The End of the Road

The road at last is endingThe pavement turns to dustMetal that once was shinyHas now turned to rust Don’t view this with sadnessIt is as it should beFulfillment of a cycleThat sets our spirit free Don’t feel rushed...

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Potential

It is there from the beginningWhen first the cells divideA spark of inspirationGrowing deep inside In it is directionThe sum of hopes and dreamsPerfect in executionThe milk that’s topped with cream Not unlike a seedBefore it...

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A Thousand Words

Can you imagine beautyLike nothing you have seenA shooting star at sunsetAnd you might know what I mean Thought and inspirationCannot alone defineThe wonder all around meLike sweet grapes on a vine It always is the simple...

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Say Yes

What is it you’re waiting forThe invitation clearYou see the path before youAnd you know that change is near Sure it can be frighteningThere’s always fear with changeAll that now seems settledYou’re about to rearrange There is...

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Lessons

How will you apply them These lessons that you’ve learned Memories full of wonder And pain so hot it burned How will you share them With others far and wide Sharing deepest secrets That so long you tried to hide The things that...

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Just Say The Word

Oh to sing the sonnetsThe presence of the bardThe luck of spoken geniusIn but a turning of the cards Passion ever flowingWords that merge with soundAn unseen spiral motionAs energy swirls around It’s there just for the askingIn...

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Your Greatness

Soar above the mountainsFly above the plainsForge your bond with natureThrough sunny days or rain Know that life’s a challengeEach day a different choiceAn opportunity awaits youTo share your special voice It’s hidden in...

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I’ll Be Waiting

I know this time you missed meIt’s the first of many moreNo one could have known whatThe day would have in store So unfair in many waysSuch pain and hurt and strifeA day of celebrationNow marred with loss of life So now you have...

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The Beginning

A handful of nailsTwo pieces of woodThe start of a storyThat will change us for good The story itselfIs of sadness and painAnd an end and a beginningAnd a cleansing of rain What would you doFor the people you loveEven if...

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