High up in the trees

We can see the breeze

We look into the skies

And observe

a formation of geese

*

Not quite perfection

Natural selection

And life’s asymmetries

Are all that we need

*

Except for the ideals

Only what we sense seems real

So hold on firmly

to visions that appeal

Improve everything we feel

**

We can’t back down from our ideals

Unless they prove harmful

Reach out for the best world

Keep our loving arms full

Love has a strong pull

We should get it into our hearts

And into our strong skull

More people should be aware

and caring as we stare out into the world

**

High as stormy seas

More than just a breeze

We look into dark skies

Above the ocean as it heaves

*

Not quite destruction

Natural induction

To life’s fierce qualities

We will never concede

*

Accept healthy ideals

Only what we sense seems real

So hold on firmly to connections

that can heal

Everything we feel

***

Magnitude unheard of

Meltdown together

Spellbound forever

Trace the energy

to the vital soul

that is thriving

All the time

*

Wake up in the morning

Get up together

Stay up forever

Chase the energy

to the central goal

That is alive in

All our minds

**

Energy holds us

Like a miner holds gold

Dedicated to finding us

And never letting go

Shining bright

Combining light

Found within our souls

We remain together

For forever

Or until we get past old

And reach the end of time

We get through all our days

In special ways

The sun is ablaze

Just for you and I

**

Gratitude we learn of

Felt more together

In store forever

Face the energy

Of the vital soul

that is striving

All the time

*

Achieve more by evening

Dream more together

Feel more forever

Base the energy

On the central goal

That stays so wise in

All our minds

**

Energy shapes us

Like the vast sky shapes clouds

Creatively designing us

Always fresh right now

Dark or light

Don’t spark a fight

Thunder rolls like doubt

Skies change together

For forever

Calm and peaceful

or fierce and loud

As we hold onto Time

And we make our own way

Embrace our day

And time will amaze

Just for you and I

***

I am sure that I said something that could have been offensive

It did not come across quite the way that I wanted it to

I am sure that I do not need to be so apprehensive

Because what I’m trying to express is starting to get through

*

I don’t want

to make this person mad

But more than a fair chance

They have had

They should know

what is right or wrong

We should try to get along

But now I have to speak up

While my intentions and emotions

have a battle of their own

Into the depths

we are thrown

But we will never be alone

**

I am sure that I said something that I would like to take back

It did not come across quite the way that I wanted it to

I hope you know that I did not mean to go on the attack

At least what I’m trying to express is starting to get through

*

I don’t want to make this person sad

I’ll help them advance

And feel more glad

They should know

My thoughts like this song

We should try to get along

Now I have to speak up

While my intentions and devotion

Fight more battles of their own

Up to

heights that we should know

We will never be alone

**

We have made it this far

By just being who we are

We should

be the best for everyone

Don’t let our world come undone

Let’s be objective

Protective

And understanding

Of how the words are landing

***

I am fine

Really am

And I have got a plan

*

It takes effect

every way

if you get me

*

Seems to be true

What I say

What I do

Works out okay

Just about

Every day

*

Seems like

People still don’t expect me

*

There is no stopping now

I will make it somehow

Fate I can tell

will not be able to catch me

*

The days still get longer

And I’m feeling stronger

I predict that

Eventually

Trouble will test me

*

In my mind

Is the plan

I do all that I can

*

No matter what

time of day

that they check me

*

Seems to be true

What I say

What I do

Works out okay

Just about

Every way

*

At least

If the world will protect me

*

There is no stopping now

I will make it somehow

Train my mind well

and help the world to project me

*

The days will get shorter

I’m feeling in order

It seems like

Time and energy

Somehow connect me

*

To moments of content

Rewarding time well-spent

In behaviour

that accurately reflects me

***

Beyond my day is another way

Past my experience

Maybe in

the life of someone else

Or just in

the arrangement of things in the world

*

Finding rock and rivers

Sunshine peering through clouds

To see buildings with doors

Windows open and closed

Cars

parked

and driving on roads

*

The world out there

Stays there

Even when we remain unaware

*

It is moving

There are new things

Sometimes together

we will view things

From the same angle

When we are choosing

Like when we pick

which show to watch

And if communication

is top notch

**

Beyond their day is another way

Past their experience

Maybe in

the life of everyone else

Or just in

the arrangement of life in the world

*

Finding trees in forests

Creatures peer through long grass

To see insects with missions

People distant or close

Thinking about what we want most

**

The world out there

Waits there

And we can work

to become aware

*

Keep improving

Help the new things

Sometimes together

we will view things

From the same angle

When we are choosing

Like if we plan

to help out lots

With communication

That is top notch

*

Getting things done

By thinking of one

Simply talk more about it

And more battles are won

***

It’s a hard life, for sure

I know it can be

Definitely for someone right now

Maybe for us as I write this

and now as you read this

You or I could be

having a tough time some how

Or maybe I’m fine 

And you are too

I’m not going to

acknowledge that

Until we get through

**

It’s a big day, for sure

I know it will be

Definitely for someone right now

Maybe after I write this

and now as you read this

You or I could be

having a moment some how

And maybe it’s divine

And we are too

I’m not going to

Expect all that

Unless there’s a

Clear way through

*

Especially when we are getting so deep

Down into a frown

Furrowing our brow

Hearing every sound

Like we are on the ground

*

Let’s lift ourselves up

And carry on

Because we can

Make it though life

It’s a new life

Every moment

View life as found

With calm, fresh feelings

Of vast, strong energy

Always all around

**

It is one life, for sure

I know it should be

Definitely for someone right now

Maybe as I write this

and now as you read this

You or I could be

having transcendence some how

Maybe we are inclined

And they are too

I’m not going to

Proclaim all that

Before we get through

It’s true

***

We feel the time go

Do you think it moves slow

Or do you think

That it’s moving too fast?

*

It depends where you are going

And what you are knowing

Like if there is excitement ahead

Or traffic instead

We must be present

But we can only learn

from the past

*

We can’t learn from the future

And the present rushes by

Looking back is

The only way to learn

We do have to try

**

We feel the time go

Do you think it moves slow

Or do you think

That it’s moving too fast?

**

It depends what view is showing

And what you are knowing

Like if it’s frightening ahead

Or there’s comfort instead

We must be aware

But some things we can’t

learn from a class

*

We can’t learn from a teacher

If the lesson rushes by

Stay on track

It’s the only way to learn

And we have to ask why

**

We feel the time go

Do you think it moves slow

Or do you think

That it’s moving too fast?

*

Time will always go

Whether it seems to move slow

Or if you think

That it’s moving too fast

*

We can go through tough times

Hard on body and mind

Just hope that the rest is a blast

***

We do what we do

In every moment that we

want to save

It’s how we behave

*

A different mood

Builds up our view

Some we can’t easily shake

They come from our experience

And energy we create

We are at our strongest

And last the longest

When our

Health checks out okay

And things go our way

*

The things we go through

Affect what we do

Sometimes we can’t anticipate

Or predict our experience

Or the energy we face

We get through the strongest 

When we get along with

The rest of the world okay

And things go our way

**

Muscles, hustles

And brains that harness energy

How we get through life

Depends on everything we feel

Right down to the bone

Together or alone

Imagine a world where

The end is untangled 

We are relaxed

Yet ready

It has been planned out

Our mood is steady

We do what we do

**

It is not wrong if

Our love is strong and

Mind and body are okay

Things will go our way

**

We do what we do

In every moment that we

need or crave

It’s how we behave

*

We do what we do

In every moment that we

want to save

It’s how we behave

***

Free to think about 

whatever we want

When we are actually

free to think

While our logic

Expectations

And learning 

shape our thoughts

*

At least the learning

that we are accessing

Keeps us on a train of thought

*

Free to think whatever we want

So long as we keep it inside

*

We don’t have to hide everything

Only what has to stay private 

To give ourselves the best chance

To have a good life

And if we are inclined

We think of all others

To help progress the time

With a fair balance in mind

*

We can work to think kind

Until it comes naturally

*

Naturally we can think

anything we want

We should want to think in ways

that make life better

For ourselves

and those we impact

***

Raucous entrance to the show

The true idols raise a clamour

*

The stage draws intense attention from

The throng of paying followers

*

Are they fighting or laughing

Into this

heightened, eager night?

*

Smashing drums answer

Digging into a loud roll

Four fast guitar chords

blaze holes in the crowd’s

resilient soul and minds

*

“I want you tonight”

Melodic words pour

into the hot mix

“Every thought in your head

Every beat of your heart

Let’s rock out tonight

This is how we start”

*

Searing ax-notes picked quickly

slide through the roaring audience

Lighting a TNT wick

that meets with a heavy stringed bass

*

Melodic rivers and

Pounding snare are anchored in

gripping, deep bass drums

*

Suddenly

the bold sharp singing voice

Reaches out to the world again

*

“I need for your life to be alright

Because you are my world

I want you to love

Each sound and sight

Feel the best

We have the night”

*

The hours charge by fast

Suddenly we’re at

the final encore 

*

“We want you more and more

Take us with you

wherever you go”

And with that

the roof comes down

*

Then they added one more show

*

“I want you tonight”

Melodic words pour into the mic

“Every thought in your head

Every ghost in your soul

Let’s rock out alright

This is how we roll”

*

Repeating crescendos hit

Cymbals fall to bits

And the wailing guitars ring

Like the sound of traffic

into the wilderness

Echoing amidst the sirens

Vehicles and

street lights shining bright

*

The curtains close

The last

song in the set Is superimposed

***