I believe what I want to believe

Some things I’ve seen and heard and felt

I don’t believe all the latest news

or the hand that I’ve been dealt

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It seems the obvious answer

is not always the best

And the obvious solution

still must pass the test

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With scrutiny and analysis

And truth that is confessed

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I believe what I want to believe

Some things I’ve known for all my life

I don’t believe all the gossip I hear

or all of the stress and strife

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It seems the popular viewpoint 

is not always the best

And the popular perspective 

should include all of the rest

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With attention and close focus

To the truth and nothing less

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A shock to the system 

The truth every day

Over and over

Charged up all the way

We are live wires

Not liars

Just thinking out thoughts

with our opinion 

What’s the bottom line?

Are you okay

Living this way?

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Let’s just make sure

That we all get our say

**

I believe what I want to believe

Many things I’ve had to fight for

I don’t believe

Those with bad perspectives 

Like folks that think with spite more

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It seems that making assumptions

Is not always the best

Like making our decision

Based on an educated guess

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We need research and experience

And truth we can’t contest

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Let’s shock the system 

Bring truth every day

Over and over

Charge up all the way

We are live wires

Not liars

Just think out thoughts

with our opinion 

What’s the bottom line?

Make it okay

For all that stay

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Work to make sure

That we all get our say

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No pictures

Nothing other than

Our memories

to help remember the experience

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Time may have stayed the same in some ways

Or we could have

changed forever

Some things

My mind won’t rearrange

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Those moments

Those places

Those people

Are saved within forever

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No writing

Nothing other than our memories

To help remember the experience 

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Time may remain the same in some ways

But in some ways

changes forever

Some things my mind won’t ever change

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Those moments

Those places

Those people

Will stay inside forever

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I could savour those moments

Or long for them intensely 

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I could savour others more

I feel emotions immensely

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Like sights & sounds on the shore

It’s time to even the score

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Like footprints on a beach

For moments here

At the core

Within our mind

Within our reach

Moments fade or

Moments teach

**

Just stories

Holding onto all

Our memories

to help remember the experience

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Time plainly stays the same in some ways

But there is clearly

change forever

Some things

My mind will keep in range

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Those moments

Those places

Those people

Are saved forever

Or as far as my mind can reach

With stories that will teach

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We take actions with intention

Draw the line

And then erase it again

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We still have some apprehension

Walk the line

You don’t see me hesitating

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Discuss with intention

Draw the line

And then

Frame the perfect tension

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Of what we are

Thinking of

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And Who are we

Thinking of

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Understanding is tough

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We are enough

**

We are caring with intention

Take your time

And then just take it again

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We still focus with attention

Calm in time

We are all anticipating 

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Express with intention

Find the time

And then

Frame your comprehension

**

Of what we are

Thinking of

*

And Who are we

Thinking of

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Understanding is tough

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We are enough

To be  able to understand

What Patience demands

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We should think it all through

All we know, Me and you

Whoever and Whatever

Comes through for us

Has to be true

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Understanding is tough

We are enough

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What a freak show!

Can’t help myself

Out of my element

Feeling impact

In the communications

And from the

creeping, dragging time

*

We put on a show

Just for our health

We make an example

Feeling on track

For the communications

And for the

Busy world, leading time

**

We want to confront the time for slowing 

If our main achievements

are not showing

We reveal our product and we’re knowing

Exactly where each day will be going

in whatever we do

Experience is true

As we make it through

Walking calmly while

Warm sunshine is glowing

^^

What a freak show

Must help ourselves

In our own element

Feeling impact

In the communications

And from the

heaping, straggling time

*

in whatever we do

Experience is true

As we make it through

Walking calmly with the

Cool water flowing

**

We get back to our element

There is no consequence

Just more time

and the show that is going

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I embrace

the doom and gloom

As I move through it

I have no other choice

but to hope for the best

And Push for change

with a specific focus

No matter

how tough times are

We are stars

We must go

so fast and far

Buckle up

Pull it hard

I think that

the door is slightly ajar

**

I handle the mirror

And keep the windshield clear

When mental health fades

we have more fear and anger

Let’s Push for change

with a specific target

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No matter

how rough times are

We are stars

We must get by fast and far

Stay real calm

Drive the car

Work with better sense

Be safe

And be smart

**

The radio has news or music

You can choose

Let’s improve it

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Windows up or down

Changing lanes

or calmly cruising

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Glad we made it this far

Sharing Optimistic views here

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Stay Alive and well

And not crashing

Loss is useless

Feel good instead

Finding a life that is

not too ruthless

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We must face the doom and gloom

As we move through it

Try to have a strong voice to

Share hope for the rest

And push for change

with an internal focus

No matter

how tough times are

We are stars

We must get there fast and far

Lights will shine

Future is dark

The ignition is

Strong and starts with a spark

**

This bright device

has news or music

You can choose

Let’s improve it

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Spirits up or down

Taking a break is

Not losing

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Glad we made it this far

Sharing Optimistic views here

*

Alive and well

Life is flashing

Sort the true mess

Feel much better

Not all of our time

can be too ruthless

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Positive

I want you

Sure and pure

Always true

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We are here

The future’s new

You know we need

All of you

**

Please don’t ever

Look away

Hold our hearts

Make them stay

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In between the challenge

Is our balance

Feel it flow

All the way

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Take the day

For All of us

Understand a way

to be positive

For our best day

Every day

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Positive

We need you

Sure and pure

Make it true

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Let’s have no fear

The future’s new

You know we need

All of you

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Look into my eyes

I’m not quite hypnotized

Every time the moon wanes

The night sheds it’s disguise

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When you look at me

I can plainly see

That I should talk to you

Try to share our views

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What is on your mind?

There is no denying

We will make it through

**

If not forever

For many moments

And connect them together

Like we had always known it

Into tomorrow 

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Mindful mood

Big attitude

Not always viewed

Good attitude

** 

Tomorrow the sky

Can not be criticized

Everything that they say

Should come as no surprise 

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When you look at me

I can plainly see

That I should talk to you

About getting through

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I’ve got lots on my mind

My plans are flying

How about you?

**

Can we find forever

If for a moment

We connect time together

Like we had always known it

Into tomorrow 

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Mindful mood

Calm attitude

Not always viewed

Complete gratitude

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The basic game is always the same

Work and play

Sometimes

Run fast and chase

Hold on tight to our insight 

Somehow we know all of the rules

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We choose the truth that suits our duty

Quickly move

But our soul is rooted

Hold on tight to what is right

We think we know

How to prove it

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The instant replay

Says we’re okay

The opposing team still argues

The final decision

Is everyone’s vision

The chosen team

keeps the far view

Far above the rest

Most surely the best

The winners

And all-time champions

We choose all of us

There’s one thing to discuss

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Playing fair is our view

Here or near or far view

We all are true stars who

deserve more

Meet the standards 

And raise the bar too

Create many more good times

**

The basic game is always

the same

Work and play

Sometimes

Get to home base

Hold on tight with all our might

That’s how we follow

all of the rules

*

We choose the truth

that suits our soothing

Quickly move

But our soul is rooted

Hold on tight to all the light

We think we know

How to improve it

**

Playing fair is our view

Here or near or far view

We all are true stars

who deserve more

Meet the standards 

And raise the bar too

Create many more good times

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Days go by

We always try

To make the best of it

And things go well

It is easy to tell

We balance best

We just get to it

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Days on end

The same again

No issues out of the ordinary

But when it rains, it pours

On the surface and core

Time comes down

It is true

All of our world is buried

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Cloudy sky

We always try

To make the best of it

And things go great

There is no debate

We balance best

We just get to it

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Clouds on end

The same again

But still life is never very boring

And when it rains, it pours

There is much more in store

Time comes down

It is true

All of our world we carry

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A storm brings calm

It goes on and on

Until the next storm sweeps through

it may

actually cleanse us

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While a storm is forming

We should be strong and normal

Peace protects

When the storm creeps through

Having a calm mood

defends us

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What doesn’t kill us

Only makes us stronger

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At least some of the time

In mountains we climb

Clouds will not stick around

that much longer

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Night goes by

We always try

To make the best of it

And things go superb

We don’t lose our nerve

We balance best

We just get to it

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Nighttime ends

The same again

And I hope we never have to worry

When it rains it pours

We still even the score

Time comes down

It is true

All of our world we are supporting

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Life abruptly interrupted

My leisurely stroll

Time erupts in my day to day

In moments chance stole

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All that we have planned is

without warning put on hold

All that was simmering

And boiling hot

Is now frozen cold

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Life correctly double-checked

The moments that fate stole

Time connects my day to day

To moments that chance sold

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All that we have planned was

put on temporary hold

Though it was once frozen

Time has melted

Now we chase our goals

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Life has surprises

We have to be wise and

Be ready

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Life has disguises

We need good advice and

To stay steady

**

For every chance

The big plans

To advance

Our good causes

No more unnecessary losses

*

Take each moment

develop health

For ourselves

And everyone else

Despite what

the momentary cost is

**

Life abstractly impacted

Everything I was told 

Time keeps track of

my day to day

Moments kept in the fold

*

All that we have planned is

Clearly taken off of hold

All that was shivering

Or way too hot

Is now calm and bold

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