Oh for my life that used to be
When I was young and truly free
With all those passions I did feel
The foolishness and thought unreal.
I spent my life much like a child
Manner sweet and a temper mild
It took a lot for me to pout
I never felt I was left out
How I do wish that I could find
A place to leave the past behind !
The beauty of this nation that grows and flows and shows
From the heights of all its mountains o’er which our sun glows
To the depth of each valley and green of all the hills
That the heart may surely treasure as part of God’s thrills
Brings to us joyous pleasure with promises untold
Teaching simple lessons how life’s mysteries unfold !
The sky o’erhead is overcast
It’s great expanse is far too vast
We’ve elements for any taste
And all that air a shame to waste
Compared to when we are aground
Where lush hills circle all around.
There is no sound so sweet to hear
As cheeky birdsong on the ear
I’d like to think that when they sing
The bells in heaven start to ring
The angels echo their reply
They light the stars in darkened sky !
Cloistered here among all my things
The peaceful sound of morning rings
An early chill does charge the air
I waken to God’s loving care
The day breaks with another chance
To soothe my soul and life’s romance
And oh such joy to be awake
The difference one day can make !
From deep in my heart I avow now
This pain you feel will soften somehow
And wait in a corner on a shelf
Until you’re ready to face yourself
Be unafraid there’s nothing to fear
You’ll be secure, the vision is clear.
Always remember you’re not alone
You are hooked-up to God’s instant phone
Just call on His name and He’ll be there
To lighten the burden with your prayer !
We’ve been good friends for many years
Through smiles and laughter, doubts and fears
We have been up, we have been down
Hugs and kisses, at times a frown
I’ve often thought what shall I do
Without a pal who’s just like you ?
It’s been so long that I’ve forgot
What life would be if you were not
And so today I want to state
That we are buddies soon or late
Whatever else may chance to be
I’m here for you when you need me !
I never  thought that I would find
A place where I’d have peace of mind
Or learn to live beyond the race
That infiltrates life’s current pace.
It seems as though change is okay
To challenge us from day to day
The problem is we need to learn
That God helps us each in our turn !
There are times I rest idly on my bed
While many visions spin around my head
And I am caught in pages of the past
Among those hopes and dreams that did not last.
Now I’m sure hopes are prayers we cannot say
And dreams must keep until a later day
Lose not your faith in all that is to come
This Power we trust is neither blind nor dumb
And all we ask is that  we may but share
The smallest bit of our God’s loving care !
There is a garden in the sky
I’m sure of that, I’ll tell you why
For heaven is His special place
That mystifies the human race.
Just picture all the pleasures there
God stores His treasures with great care
He tends to all His flocks with love
And grants us peace here and above.
I know that one day you and I
Will rendez-vous somewhere up high
For all I’ll ever want to do
Is hear you laugh and be with you !
My dearest boys you’ll never know
How I do love you, ever so
I’ve watched you all as each matured
And prayed your future be secured.
I’ve been your cheering squad and fan
Those times you won or also ran
I’m there for you no matter what
I hope you’ll give it all you’ve got.
There’s nought I ask for in return
No medals sought or kudoes earned
Just be a man and do your best
Trust in your God, He’ll do the rest !
Do I gamble, be assured I do
As the dark o’erhead turns to sky blue
And my life like yours becomes the stake
With every moment that we’re awake
I do know how lucky we may get
And am grateful now to hedge that bet.
I speak with God, He is always there
I beg Him please, keep us safe in prayer
As we shall gamble our lives away
He leads us all to salvation day !
The air is still, no breeze at all
There is no sound, no lone bird call
The streets are silent, quiet, hushed
No barking dogs or frantic rush.
The silence permeates each room
Defining life’s tenacious gloom
Our God is there to keep the score
Controlling all win, lose or draw !
My heart is full it heaves a sigh
Too soon my love, we bid goodbye
I will to you one fact revealed
Your love should never be concealed
For words that you have left unsaid
Shall not be heard once you are dead !
Sometimes I wonder all about the angels in the sky
Although I’ve never met a one, do you think they can fly ?
How do they fall asleep at night and do they ever snore
There is so much I’d like to know, oh, ever so much more !
Well, angels are God’s messengers and He has made each one
Although one third are fallen, all the rest have battles won
Perhaps some day I shall learn if God’s angels do have wings
Until then I keep busy with a zillion other things !
With all I’ve seen and all I know
Please help me Lord so I may choose
The path ahead, the way to go
The proper tools that I may use !
There is no fear since You are there
You’ve kept me strong a lifetime long
Each day I’m pleased to pray and share
And thanks to you now I belong !
I feel a breeze, it chills the air
I hear a sound, is someone there ?
I see a light, it’s coming soon
Somewhere between the dawn and noon
I sense a feeling of despair
I ask again, does no one care ?
We’re left alone to make our way
Does anyone know how to pray ?
We’d better learn ere it’s too late
For who can know each past due date ?
The seasons end is drawing near
Before you notice winter’s here
And once again the snow will call
When autumn leaves no longer fall.
Now life is  really much the same
For spring and summer start the game
Enjoy the view as colors fade
From bright sunlight to winter’s shade.
Sometimes it seems in life we lose
The power we had to pick or choose
Among those choices that exist
Believe our faith in God persists !
My heart does beat a happy song
It laughs and sings the whole day long
And keeps a smile upon my face
While I bask in His holy grace
I’m now convinced our lives will be
Bathed in the Lord’s divinity !
Seems I have wept ten thousand tears
And dealt unflinching with my fears
I’ve traveled long and traveled hard
And made a pact with man and God.
I’ve bowed my head to bid farewell
There are no stories left to tell
I’m praying He is on my side
For this our long and final ride !
There is a place that I hold dear
A time I feel my God is near
In early morn when I arise
And daylight slowly fills the skies
Tis then my senses start to feel
And waken to a world that ‘s real.
Oh what a joy each day does bring
As blessings soon start happening
I close my eyes and say a prayer
And have no fear for God is there
While those around are full of doubt
I beg You Lord, don’t count me out !
I left my heart on foreign shore
So long ago, forevermore
Through all these years I’ve not forgot
All of those dreams that lingered not.
I turned my face to other deeds
And sacrificed to fill life’s needs
To all my values I’ve been true
My faith is strong and patient too.
While I believe my course is just
I’ve found that God’s the one I trust !
The world is wide, the oceans blue
The mountains high are fresh with dew
The forests tall grow thick with green
There’s rivers flowing in between
Across the meadows o’er the hill
The air is quiet, ever still
The beasts, the fowl, the nesting bird
Are all the sound that can be heard
Oh what I’d give to join the crew
And tarry there till life is through !
Now who am I to ask for more
As though I have not done before
A child of God with absent thought
That in life’s web I find I’m caught.
Please teach me how to humble be
And live with self humility
To find a place where I belong
That swells with peace and love and song !
The wind sings a song through the trees
With compliments from every breeze
The melody is ever sweet
Or loud and bold or indiscreet !
The echoes heard from faraway
Produce a sound both night and day
And carry on the drifting air
Such visions that we all may share.
And so it is as breezes blow
With wind or rain or sometimes snow
Grandeur’s gift that we’ve been given
From that office there in heaven !
Now I have trod a long, long road
Upon my mind this heavy load
My burden is too great to bear
I can’t be sure if I’ll get there
It is Your help I’m searching for
A beggar here outside Your door.
I only hope that You will hear
My urgent plea upon Your ear
And comfort me so that I know
I shall have peace before I go
As You assume the burden of
A mother’s last unfettered love !
I hear the leaves quiver in the breeze
As a sudden gust bursts through the trees
A ray of sunlight has filtered through
And day awakes to a life renewed !
Dear Lord in heaven hear our plea
Make clear our way to victory
Safeguard us on our lonely path
And save us from old Satan’s wrath.
With all our lives so full of awe
For deeds You’ve wrought and things we saw
There is no choice but to decide
We are with You till that last ride !
The days may come, the days may go
With not much progress here to show
One thought that does refuse to stay
And cannot wait to fly away
That each of us is on our own
As each shall reap what has been sown.
Remember God is on our side
In spite of fear or foolish pride
Make known to Him that love is sure
With all your strength reject impure
For in the end we’re left no choice
He rules us all heart, soul and voice !
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Claire V. Bogdanos 