Old Folks Say

The old folks say

Things have changed in every way

They see something new

Something that changes the point of view

Something they haven’t seen before

Something that triggers their core

Things they once treasured

Are no longer measured

What they used to hold dear

Is no longer here

They say someone stole

What used to make them whole

They see replicas of the past

That don’t always last

Principles aren’t there

Does anyone care

The old folks say

Love is what’s missing

Along with kissing

Things that fill the heart

From the very start

They think what eases the mind

Is very hard to find

Along what filled them with pride

As they walked stride for stride

They wonder what young people know

What will help them grow

They long for something pure

To feel safe and secure

They want to smile

Have the smile last awhile

They want to remember the time

They were in their prime

What was set in stone

How they were never alone

They long for a chance

To do a victory dance

We need a better day

The old folks say

Believe

Believe in love

Just like heaven above

Believe in the peace

Your heart can’t release

Believe in the seeds

That lead to good deeds

Believe what keeps you strong

Whether you’re right or wrong

Believe in the word

That’s the best you’ve heard

Believe in the place

Filled with mercy and grace

Believe in the purpose

You see lying at the surface

Believe in better days

As you change your ways

Believe faith is the key

To what’s meant to be

Believe you’ll reach your peak

Whenever you hear God speak

Believe what fills your soul

And what makes life whole

Believe what fills your heart

Right where you start

Believe in God’s affection

As well as His protection

Believe in God’s will

As you sit perfectly still

Believe every journey

Is meant for you only

Believe every silent prayer

Shows God is there

Believe He’ll see you through

No matter what you do

Believe you’ll get a chance

To do a victory dance

Believe you have a hand to hold

As your story is told

Believe that every step you take

Is a memory you’ll make

Believe at your core

God will give you more

You can achieve

So believe

Love Light

I see the love light

It shines day and night

It reminds me of wonderful days

Those passionate ways

Things I can’t leave behind

What stays on my mind

The tender touch

That means so much

The wide smile

That last quite awhile

What’s set in stone

Moments I’m never alone

The journey meant for me

What’s truly meant to be

And the hand I hold

As my story is being told

I see the love light

As it burns bright

It holds me close

Cause love matters most

It keeps me strong

Whether I’m right or wrong

It fills my soul

It makes me whole

It takes me far

Without leaving a scar

It pulls me through

No matter what I do

It shows what’s real

What my heart can’t conceal

It offers solid ground

It’s the joy I found

It fills my core

Before God offers me more

It shows a place

Filled with mercy and grace

It appears everywhere

It shows God is there

It’s one of a kind

It eases my mind

And I day and night

I see the love light

Words

Words are spoken every day

In a very special way

They fill the heart and soul

They make life whole

They uplift from beginning to end

And this we can’t pretend

In words we find purpose

Lying at the surface

They provide lessons

That become heartfelt confessions

They come from God

As we offer a wink and nod

They mean different things

We know what a word brings

And they contain seeds

That lead to good deeds

Words can provide solid ground

They can turn a life around

They are the light

That shines day and night

They can make crystal clear

What we hold dear

They set things in stone

They never leave us alone

They travel far

Without leaving a scar

They fill a space

In a very special place

They fill the core

Before they offer more

They show where God stands

As we hold hands

They are a treasure

Beyond all measure

They can make us rejoice

When spoken with one voice

They hold us close

Cause we matter most

They have a power

We feel hour after hour

And they provide a journey

Meant for us only

Words