A stretching calm

took the wind out of my sails

And at that point it seemed that

I would never make it to shore

Such a response

Just won’t float my boat

I called on the powers above to do something

Make it happen

Make the connection

I soon realized that it would be

up to me to swim to shore

*

Once in the water

Out of sight of the drifting ship

The waves began rolling

It seemed like no one cared

The life preserver

had been sabotaged maliciously

because I stood up for myself

I had made an effort for everyone

But in doing so

it seemed vain

So I was thrown out

Disposed of

*

They expected the tempest would take care of me

But the world responded

And I was saved by a friend

Just passing by

on their own mission

to get to shore

In a skiff that jumped the waves

And brought us to a beach

Where other friends were waiting

And we worked together

to save the others

*

Even though they had left us out at sea

We build strength to save the day

Pool resources with a good attitude 

Work for more well-being

and inspired adventures

where the wind carries us further

and we achieve more

because we improve life

from more angles

With more included

***

Ice storms occur

When we are on top of the world

Our craft

our skill

The works

That we design ourself

Has become as cold as hell

It is not hard to tell

When it’s going to our head

We used to be genuine

Now we just forget

Frozen here instead

It seems like we just don’t care

And chivalry is dead

**

Fire storms occur

Because we sabotaged the Earth

Our haste

our waste

Our works

We lost control ourselves

Now it is as hot as hell

Our soul we had to sell

So they leave us here for dead

Never having crossed the line

Now we can’t forget

Burning here instead

It seems like we didn’t care

The fire’s blazing red

**

Oceans of emotion

We have been down so long

Now we are coming up for air

I hope we all get along

*

Remember our devotion

To one person place or thing

Open up to the others

That logically

connect and sync

With some effort

Treat all the world better

Avoid erosion

Stop and think

Of the emotion

The focus

And over-all climate

that it brings

**

Rain storms occur

It’s one thing that defines the World

Our life

our breath

the works

We have immersed ourselves

And become as cool as hell

So we come out of our shell

Reaching out is a safe bet

It seems like it could be fine

If we don’t forget

To soak in the sunset 

*

It seems like most people care

The rain is heaven sent

***

Double standards

for those in charge

We seem so small

While they feel large

*

Some don’t care

And will not play fair

They just want to have

the lion’s share

*

They may leave others with

nothing

Just so they

can feel in control

*

Let me tell you this…

It’s really

Really

Growing old

**

Second guessing

Of those with less

Like easy prey

That predators press

*

They don’t think

They just want us to sink

They would rather 

Keep us on the brink

*

They may leave others just

hurting

This situation’s

out of control

*

Let me tell you something

Neglect is truly

Mean and cold

**

There is only one way out

Without a doubt

Round it off

Give reason clout

*

No more decisions

That suit only the few

Let’s reach out

To the masses too

+

Common sense

should get smarter

No lies and deceit

to make it harder

*

To understand

what is meant by

“the right thing to do”

Help more good logic

And compassion get through

**

Two different worlds

Between classes

Some work real hard

Some get free passes

*

Some reach out

Past barriers that loom

Hope divisions don’t bring

All of our doom

*

They may leave others to

suffer

Demanding way

too much control

*

Most important to note

We should all

Try to

Have more soul

***

We can be down

and feeling done

Standing still or on the run

Our world can improve

If we spin it

Work for better

There is no limit

*

Just because we get low

Doesn’t mean we can’t reach

The top of the game again

It will stay the same till then 

In our head

It’s a game

Thinking

**

We can feel more up

If we have good luck

We can make it through

Just have to

Deal with the situation

*

We speed up to stay in touch

We get past the grind

Won’t suffer too much

*

Our progress

is what we make it

We should

never have to forsake it

*

Think of the best way to take it

Handle it

We can plan it

It is what we make it

**

Down on the ground

And feeling done

Nothing left

Can’t walk or run

Our world will improve

As it’s spinning

Think of better

And set no limit

*

If there’s no where to go

Doesn’t mean we can’t reach

Past the pull

of the strain again

Rearrange the pain till then

In our head

And our brain

Thinking

**

We can feel more up

If we have enough

We can make it through

If we can

Manage the situation 

*

We need more to stay in touch

To get past the grind

Can’t suffer too much

*

Our progress

is what we make it

To stand

we may have to fake it

*

Aim for the best way to take it

If we land in it

Create plans for it

It is what we make it

*

Think of the best way to take it

Understand it

Make quick plans for it

It is for the taking

If we think

We can save it

***

There will be a crash

If we can’t get past

*

Hope we will feel okay

Get through events each day

*

If we get through

hard times fast

We can make the

good times last

*

Dark moments

may go by slow

We feel there’s

nothing to show

*

But with all of our inner strength 

We can go to such great lengths

And the tough times go by

So we can be alright

Fast as life

Take the prize

As we get ahead

With no regret

**

Summoning every ounce of energy

Patience and optimism are what we need

Finding blue skies and deep river streams

Rising up high with all of our dreams

**

We will make a smash

As we find ways past

*

Hope we will feel okay

Get through events each day

*

When we get through

hard times fast

We can make the

good times last

*

Harsh moments

may go by slow

We feel best when

We don’t know

*

But when we have much more courage 

Our chances start to flourish 

And the tough times go by

So we can be alright

Fast as life

Reach the skies

As we get ahead

Just like we said

***

Who is out there?

Who can hear me?

Who is listening?

Who is near me?

I am running for the hills

Who will follow?

*

I am running to find

Some peace of mind

Away from bad politics

And the toxic kind

*

I am running for the hills

Because they are up and down

I don’t mind uneven thrills

At least it’s solid ground

**

Who is out there?

Who can see me?

Who is visiting?

Who can free me?

I am hitting the stage

Way up in the hills

*

I am up here to design

Some peace of mind

Away from lazy critics

And the toxic times

*

I am hitting the stage

Just like the rest of us

I would rather spend my days

Developing our trust

**

The days are

faster than lightning 

I stay calm

It’s frightening 

I climb a steep cliff

To make a difference

Come down so hard

When I don’t get far

At least I don’t have to fake it

When I try again

And make it anyway

**

Who is out there?

Who can feel me?

Who has history?

Who is healing?

I am learning all the time

Do you follow?

*

I am waiting to shine

Some peace of mind

Into the dark politics

And on the toxic kind

*

We have to learn

all the time

We all have to move forward

As we face this steep incline

Deep in this hard core world

***

I can’t wake up

I’m caught in a dream

I’m chasing a stream

Of reality

The regular day

Seems so far away

How can I bring it closer to me?

So it’s all I can feel

And all I can see

Instead of this chase

Where I am never free

Constantly

Working to be

In control and complete

Not lost in a dream

**

I can’t fall asleep

Caught in a moonbeam

I chase the bright gleam

Of reality

The sunshine and day

Seem so far away

How can life be

any closer to me?

So it’s all I can feel

And all I can see

Instead of this haze

Where I am never free

Constantly

Working to be

Logical and concrete

Not chasing a dream

**

When I get up

I dig in my heels

I will not go back

To where life isn’t real

I won’t chase goals

That don’t reflect the whole

I want the stars and sun

To be too far to run to

But close enough

To feel in my soul

So that their power has a hold

And my heart won’t get cold

And the moment

Never grows old

**

I can’t fake it

I’m caught in the theme

I’m chasing a scene

In reality

Where we are all okay

Seems so far away

How can we be closer to equity?

So it’s all we can feel

And all we can see

Instead of this chase

Let’s find ways to be free

Constantly

Working to be 

Impossible to defeat

Never losing the dream

***

It seems like it’s been forever

I haven’t seen you for so long

I remember when we were together all the time

How the years

just seem to blend in

**

Nice days depend on the weather

Or if you think I’m right or wrong

I really feel that I shouldn’t complain all the time

Now the time feels more outstanding

**

I miss the times

I love the times

Now is fine with bright sunshine

I think about back then

And what it all meant

Thoughts take me there

To relive those moments

Now the time seems to blend in

We have a future to win

Let’s begin

**

Nice days don’t always depend on the weather

Or if you think I’m right or wrong

I really feel that we shouldn’t waste any time

But how should time be

comprehended?

**

Enjoy good times

Work through hard times

Now is fine by design

Some ways now

some ways then

The past came and went

Thoughts keep me here

I love making new moments

Now the time seems to blend in

We have a future to win

Let’s dig in

***

I’m afraid of the

trouble that is in my face

I wont stop being afraid

until I get it out of the way

I start by

putting on

a strong and stony face

and battling

with all of my heart

If that doesn’t solve things

I will try to be more smart

**

Be optimistic 

Be bright

Get by

Work to release the fear

Hold tight

Stay alive 

Try to increase good cheer

Find a good time and place

Get into

the headspace

I will never fall apart

Take it to the heart

**

I’m afraid of trouble that lurks

Beyond my thoughts

I won’t stop being afraid

until I tie up all the knots

I start by

Facing up to

all of the tough spots

and caring more

with all of my heart

If that doesn’t solve things

I will always be on guard

**

Be logical

Be bright

Get by

Work to release the fear

Hold tight

Stay alive 

Try to increase good cheer

Find a good time and place

Get into

the headspace

We will never fall apart

Take it to the heart

**

I’m afraid of the trouble

That’s why it has a place

If I stop being afraid

It might just get

right out of the way

***

Realize that we have a chance

And now is the best time to take it

No surprise that the best of plans

Happen when we

take the time to make them 

*

Thinking about it

No way around it

A good strategy

Is what we need

To help solve

more of the world’s problems

**

Our allies have the same demands

And they will take the time to make them

No surprise when

we reach out our hands

Folks that will not take the time

Forsake them

*

Thinking about it

No way around it

A good philosophy 

Is what we need

To help solve

more of the world’s problems

**

A good strategy

Like take time to see

what we need

Then find ways to

build and reach

That’s what we need

*

A good philosophy 

Like time to think is free

And all we need

Then find ways with

Skill to teach

That’s what we need

**

Strategy and philosophy

Are what we most need

To help

solve more of the world’s problems

These are obvious solutions

**

Realize that we have a chance

And now is the best time to take it

No surprise that the best of plans

Happen when we

take the time to make them 

*

Thinking about it

No way around it

A good strategy

And philosophy

Will help

solve more of the world’s problems

***