~Free~

~Free~

Past gone
Happy today
Memories haunt
Guilt plays

Broken promises
Dreams unfulfilled
Deep, deep wounds
Sensitive still

Mistakes whisper
Regrets torment
Hurts resurface
Heart laments

Fears, Disappointments
Bends in the road
Fragile moments
Heavy loads

Why do they linger?
What makes them stay?
Everything’s good now,
It’s all okay.

My mind knows…
Please tell my heart.
In those places that ache
When reason departs.

Guilt is a weapon
What ifs can destroy
Crippling today
Stealing the joy

Fire within
Burn the pain
Expose me, refine me
Flow through my veins

Open hands
Let You be You
Take me, make me
My mind renew

I keep taking it back
You’ve set me free
Sometimes freedom
Is up to me.


I’m letting go
I’m setting me free
These chains are broken
They can’t hold me.

~ph~

Fly

Fly…


Fly, fly butterfly. Fly. Be free.
Explore the world… So much to see.

Know no limits; Soar so high
Reach, reach farther… Kiss the sky.

The time is now; Yours to unveil
Time to rise; Time to sail.

Inner compass; Strength from within
Guiding, leading… You’re about to begin

Fear not, He is with you… Trust His voice
Listen, follow… Trust your choice

You’ll make mistakes… in sunshine, in rain
Get back up; Try again.

Life’s not easy; Sometimes unfair
Know the traps. Be aware.

Life’s good, too… It’s about what you see…
Be grateful in all things; That’s what makes you free.

Fly, fly butterfly… Spread your wings.
Soar, soar butterfly…
Live.
Laugh.
Sing.

Seek wisdom. Be kind. Love. Dig deep.
Laugh at yourself. Think twice.
Forgive.
Learn from your mistakes. Watch.
Be friendly. Overcome fears.
Play.
Notice the little things.
Be thankful. Sing out loud.
Giggle. Embrace who you are.
Find good in everything.
See God in everything.


To Lauren, on your graduation day, with love…
June 4, 2010

pH

Compass

~ Compass ~

Dream your dreams, with eyes wide open,
Think your ‘thinks’ with open mind,
Sing your songs so all can hear them…
In life and laughter be entwined.

Go away… away out yonder.
Travel far and see it all.
See the places, see the heart…
Never let your world be small.



Grow wise. Grow big. Grow old.

Be curious.
Be gentle.
Be steadfast.
Be strong.

And no matter how frightened; be bold!

Never forget that it doesn’t matter
How far away you roam…
Your inner compass will always guide you.
He will always lead you home.


Be the turtle :)
For Bri & Sasha & Jara
05.09.10
pH