A Crazy Kind Of Beautiful

There’s a crazy kinda beautiful
That she brings into the room
When I’m sitting there all by myself
And my heart begins to swoon

It captures my attention
While I’m gazing at the moon
And I feel the hair go up my spine
As the stars begin to loom

I can see it in her picture
From a thousand miles apart
A smile I simply can’t forget
Or a way to touch her heart

And while she loves
To stick her tongue out at me
Laughing as she cries
It’s the miracle of her life
That will always make me smile

While the game we play is silly
Maybe more than we’ll admit
It’s the one thing in between us
That we both can’t seem to quit

If you think I’m going crazy
Or simply sound insane
If I died and gone to heaven
And had only one to blame

I think it would be God and I
That only knew the name
Of the girl who came and stole my heart
When I couldn’t walk away

A Wave Of Disbelief

When I was very young
I would stare into the sun
While the waves upon the ocean
Would merge into just one

You would hold onto my hand
As we made circles in the sand
And teach me how to breathe

When a wave of disbelief
Passed beneath our feet

When I had grown much older
I would rest upon your shoulder
To help me get right over
The years that made me colder

You would help me understand
Exactly where to stand
And remind me how to breathe

When a wave of disbelief
Brought me to my knees

Now that I am here
And fate is much more clear
Your words I still hold dear
As your heart is oh so near

God will have a plan
As he reaches for my hand
That will enable me to breathe

As a wave of disbelief
Slowly washes over me

I’ll Be Okay

I’ll be okay I always say
Those three words I say again and again
It’s been forty-three years in this life of mine
And it feels like I do this all of the time

I’ve felt love and bliss
And that feeling from a kiss
I’ve seen beauty, hope, and people cope
With life and loss and the meaning of a cross

I’ve had fun in the sun and laughter in the rain
A marriage, a job, some success came my way
Yet through it all
It never ever ever ever failed to find me

I’ve felt pain in ways that’ll last for days
But always seems to go away

I’ve felt lost, ashamed, embarrassed, and blamed
But I’ve always lived to see those brighter days

I’ve been manic, confused, and unsure what to do
But I never gave up when I thought I should lose
I have strength that would blow your mind
I have strength that some have never seen before

A strength you won’t see in my arms and chest
A strength you won’t see in my legs and neck
But unbelievable strength to endure stress
Unbelievable strength to overcome my sadness
Unbelievable strength to help me breath

When a person’s depressed and feeling defeated
All they can think about
Is ending the pain
Trying to breath is their biggest challenge

I use my strength and my strongest power
I love myself
Because I’m all that matters

Collect Call

The night was of something
Out of this world
It gave me time to think
Of just this girl

The car was warm
Outside was rainy
I pulled over
Could she save me

I phoned collect
To see if she’d accept
Even though all we’d done
Is briefly met

Her happiness
Took me by surprise
Just as did
Her stunning eyes

We agreed on
The perfect date
A chance to see
Her pretty face

I don’t mind waiting
It’s all I know
I just want love
To see it grow

And like her I hope
I don’t mind trying
It seems like most
Just don’t mind dying

Perhaps this date
Will be a start
For me a chance
To win her heart