"When..."

When I look at you I see all that God has given me,
When I smile at you I see all the possibilities,
When I love you I feel all the world has to give me.

When you look at me I feel all the love in the world,
When you smile at me I feel all the warmth of possibilities,
When you love me I realize all that God has given me.

When we are together I have the world in my hands,
When we are one I have no need for another,
When we are joined I am complete.

"The Pedestal'

A shy little blue eyed girl looks up high to the man on the pedestal
The man she placed there ever so high
Looking for guidance and wisdom that she knows only he can give

A young girl growing up looks at her mother and can't believe her ears
The man she placed there ever so high
Walking away from the one who needs his loving hands to grow strong

A sad troubled teenage girl returns to the man on the pedestal
The man she placed there ever so high
Learning of his accomplishments and life with just a third grade education

A young lady striking out on her own to find a life without him still
The man she placed there ever so high
Working to provide and overcome life's tribulations and afflictions

A middle aged woman looks at him as they age through time and trials
The man she placed there ever so high
Loving one another as a father and daughter could only love

"From the Horse's Mouth"

Here he comes again, that two legged beast
I hope he has some grain today
I'm tired of eating grass
You know that's all we ever get

Oh no, he has that rope thing again
I wonder who he'll put it on today
Why does he have to strap our heads in like that
You know we are a gentle kind

Okay, so you got me tied up here
I wonder if he'll put that hard smelly stuff on my back
Why does he have to strap all that on me
You know we can do without

Here now, we don't need all that spurring
I wonder if he knows I'll go better 
With a gentle hand upon them reins
You know we are docile in nature

Hey, that wasn't so bad of a time
Look he brushed me down
It felt good and you know
He even gave me some grain

"A Cowboys Thrill"

He lives to ride the unbroke horse
Saddlin' up the young uns'
There is no better one to ride of course
'Fore they have all the spunk

His cowgirl sits atop the rail
Waitin' for her turn to learn
She is not one to fail 
For he is not one to burn

The young black stallion bucks
Atop a mountain he does soar
For he done ran out of his luck
High flyin', kickin', and a snortin'

The ole' cowboy flies right by
His cowgirl atop the rail 
On the ground he does lie
His pride smashed just like a pail

She approaches Tee J with soft words
Waitin' for him to calm down
She smoothes the hard tight cords
With her hands upon his brow

His cowgirl slowly mounts the foal
The young black steed serene
Together they become one soul
Imminent danger done gone astray

"A Cowboy's Wish"

Oh how I wish that just once I could ride that big ole' mean bull
To climb into the shoot with my knees a shakin' and my stomach a rumblin'
An Big Red bangin' the chute
My heart's up in the back of my throat

Oh how I wish that just once I could feel how his muscled back might fit
To sit astride him with my hand tied in to the bull rope just so
And him a blowin' and a snortin'
My head ready to give a nod

Oh how I wish that just once I could journey that ole' rodeo circuit
To claim the road as mine as I travel down that lone lonesome highway
From desolate town to town
My soul desperate for a companion

Oh how I wish that just once I could have a name folks would speak of
To whisper like ole' Lane and Ty
His name one better left unspoken
Yes, he rode till the eight second clock sounded loud and clear

Oh how I wish that just once I would be remembered as the one who rode him
To say his name is fight enough
The mean honery bull that no one could ride till the timer blows
My memory leaving a mark on the West

Oh how I wish that just once I could be young again to prove I am a cowboy
To earn the right to lay claim
To that which only a few good men can earn
Yes, he was a cowboy!
Oh how I wish...

"A Veteran's Tribute"

He gave his life to fight for his country
Because he believed in the flag and the constitution
Some served because Uncle Sam said they had to
When the letter arrived stating "You've been drafted..."
She joined to take care of the wounded
Or to provide meals or drive the jeep

Whatever the reason they were there
When our country needed them
No matter what race, or religion
They all served together as one
Serving our country as they'd served none other
Together they stood united to fight

Support them we should, although we might
Consider for once we'll look away
When at last we see them arrive
Home at last with just an arm or leg
We said we would although we failed
To welcome them home with arms open to share

No matter how we try we failed
We can't undo what we already did
Although we know they gave a fight
For their country and their fellow man
We have to remember the forgotten few
For someone's son or daughter too
They are remembered by just a few

So, when you say your prayer tonight
Ask for forgiveness for those of us
That just didn't remember to honor a few
Ask for protection for those of us
That gave a little too much
For our country and fellow man too

"A Pondering..."

As I sit here on this late night I wonder about many things...
One often ponders a question, a solution, or just a plain fact.
As I sit here I wonder yet which way to go through life's journeys
Is the high road or the low road the best to travel
Will time be my only companion to know
Or will an answer be around the next bend
One often journeys roads alone until a companion
Or even a friend enlightens a path
As I sit here I wonder still why blue is blue and green is green
Doesn't that just make you wonder
Why so often things are the way they are
Where would we be if we had to solve all the little things like
Why sky is blue and grass is green
Would we have named them just the same
I ponder about jobs and all
Whoever said we should work and spend less time with those we love
I wonder wouldn't life be better if we had
Just a little more time off
To spend enjoying the blues and greens
Or even the roads we've traveled 
I ponder just the same if still tomorrow will be 
Just the same
Will we find more time yet to enjoy life's treasures still
Before we find we've all grown up and really wonder just where time went
And as we sit in the rocking chair out on the porch
Will we ponder just the same
Or will we wonder where time went and how did we spend our time
Was we enjoying the blues and greens or did we work just the same
I wonder as I sit just where did your time get spent
I ponder still will mine be the same
So often spent not knowing why
Just doing the same day to day
But oh I wonder...

"Grandma"

She seemed old all my life
Even when I was just a youngun'
She never worked that I recall
Exceptin' when she took care of doc
Retired and older than she he was
She always had money and then again had none
My birthday presents were whatever she could find
On the local department store clearance rack
I remember she slept a lot cause she was sick or just plain tired 
I don't know
I remember the spankin's she did give
Light as a feather an meant to only make ya think
I remembered the nights I spent sleepin' over
'Cause I thought I should
I remember the way she wore her rouge
Bright red and spread all over her cheeks
I remember her red lipstick too
Way up high where she had no lips
Most all I remember her ham and beans
An fried tators too
They were the best darn rootin' tootin' beans
An everyone was always welcomed
To come an share a plate of beans served up
With a whole lot of love 

"Grandpa"

A great man existing in my memories
Although I was very young when you went to Heaven
I remember, Or do I
Is it the stories told or can I recall
A man I dearly loved

A hard-working man that worked all types of occupations
To provide a living for his family of four and a wife
From egg inspector to brick layer
I believe you did it all

A gentle man rolling his own tobacco
And found sleeping on the front porch
Often with a wee one curled up by your side
MS found it's way into your body 
But not your soul

A providing man that often butchered his own chickens
While the grandchildren ran around with
The chickens chasing them
A strong hearty laugh bellowing clear

A loving man standing at the picture window
Looking for the blue birds and hummingbirds too
You know the one that always delivered
A stick of gum to an unknowing child or two

A strong man I love to hear about
The stories are all I have to hold now
With you gone to Heaven I wish I had more time
To have known the man I call grandpa
I remember, Or do I
A man I dearly love

"A Letter To Heaven"

Dear Lord,
Please see this letter gets delivered to my loved one.
I miss him so, yet I want him to know I'm doing okay.
I didn't understand why he had to leave us.
At first I was mad, I couldn't believe he left.
Our life together wasn't suppose to be over.
We had been getting better with the years gone by.
Oh how I miss him, yet I want him to know I'm doing okay.
I struggled at first with all the emotions.
So many things happened and went wrong afterwards.
I could hardly get out of bed to face a new day.
I made some bad decisions and then some good ones.
I miss him so, yet I want him to know I'm doing okay.
Life without him hasn't been easy to deal with.
I contend to reach the goals we strived for.
My life today is just not the same as it would have been.
If only he didn't have to go away and allow me to stay.
Oh how I miss him, yet I want him to know I'm doing okay.
I cried a lot of tears for my lost love and life.
I ached and lost myself within life and each new day.
How could I find happiness in this world without him here.
There were no answers waiting when I came home.
I miss him so, yet I want him to know I'm doing okay.
I dreamed and wished for him until one day I saw a light.
I knew he was with you Lord and he was doing an angels deed.
My life changed and forged onward to produce spectacular shifts.
Dreams of mine have written a new path to travel.
Please see this letter gets delivered to my loved one.
Oh how I miss him so, yet I want him to know I'm doing okay.
I'm not mad at him nowadays and I understand he had to leave.
Our life together will never be over for he lives in my heart.
All I have to do is look for him and he'll be here safe with me.
In my thoughts, my memories and always in my heart.
Waiting for me to come home to him in your precious arms, Lord.