First meeting

I stepped into the sunshine
Of a friendly prairie dream
Where Willie's Roadhouse kept me company
Through the endless fields of cream
As I drove along this highway
Excitement cruising through my veins
Driving further from all cares
And all my worldly chains
Looking forward to a meeting
Of souls reuniting on this earth
Family growing and love expanding
Proving again what life is really worth
And all in anticipation
Of those first angelic smiles
From a brand new little niece
I have traveled miles and miles.

Committed

You've made your vow
You're committed now

A family man
With a bigger plan

The wheel has turned
All others are spurned

You've made your nest
And we wish you the best

Paths

The light has changed in our world

It's now got a tinted swirl

No longer clear we have to strain

To see clearly through the fog and rain

Our path twisting more than enough

Making progress slow and rough

We know that there is a brighter side

We just have to make it up the hill before we glide

Kids

Why does it have to come to this
When it can be so easy?
Resisting our every gesture
Makes me feel so queasy

Although we all share this home
We have no common thread
We feel like we're just servants here
Just here to serve your needs instead.

Relax Already

It's Friday night
And everyone but you is right
We're set to unwind
But to this you're just so blind
Instead you holler, shout & scream
Shattering our very relaxing dream

2014 together

We've walked a path of love and loss
We've stuck it out despite the cost
Now as we watch the future unfold
We get to write of moments yet untold
We're growing older, yes, it's true
But yet each day feels fresh and new
Let's all hold hands as we face the year
And stick together remembering what's dear

Fly Away Together

Let us walk across that bridge
Into a metal bird
Let's fly away together
To places of which we've heard
Let's form some splendid memories
While we've still got the chance
Let's enjoy the music entirely
While we're still at the dance

Try again

We are aggrieved to say the least
When after all, we came in peace
No apologies for this last outburst
But then again, it was not the first
We're sorry now, to have tried
Yet we now no longer have to hide

Gathering

Cooking up a storm
For all of you coming over
We're happy to host you all
As it's been ever so long
But as the meats brown
And the vegetables steam
We must remember that
In all of our busy-ness
This is the first time we're gathering this year
And this really is a shame

No wonder!

When the secret is revealed
When the scales fall from your eyes
It's the dawn of understanding
Of the stress behind the sighs

Now we can move forward
And help our little bird
Knowing is half the battle
We want her voice to be heard

Seriously!

Why all this anxiety?
Why all this drama?
Why can't we just live?
There's no call for hysterics
No call at all for crises
We are all healthy
We all have good jobs
We all have homes
Be happy already
Be happy knowing
That life is not so serious

Angry words

Words can hurt so much, you know
Chosen well and said with spite
They'll take on a life of gnawing
Right into your mind and deep into your soul
They can destroy you or make you whole

Good times

Family, friends, laughter and wine
Always make an evening shine
Knowing that you're surrounded by love
Is the biggest gift from up above
Sharing with those most dear
Makes the important things very clear

Changes

Chillin' - just where we ought to be

Knowin' - things have shifted very subtley

Changin' - not always something bad

Acceptin' - the future's tentatively glad

Slipping

Okay - twice this week I've missed a post. Not good. I'll try to keep up better from now...

One, two, three, four
Let's all walk out the door
Five, six, seven, eight
Let's not sigh and please no hate
Nine and ten
Let's start again
After all you are more than friends