Lenny

You are so kind and understanding

You are far more than a brother to me

You are my very best friend

It's your guidance that has helped me to see

Without you there to help me

I would be forever lost

I couldn't of asked for a better brother

Nor a better friend whatever the cost

I'm so grateful I have you

I could never say "thank you" enough

I love you now and forever

And don't worry about this mushy stuff!

Thank you for being my brother

Thank you for coming into my life

Thank you for everything you've done

And thank you for getting rid of my strife!

I Have Grown

I am not here to make you happy

If you don't like what I say then too bad

You think you have the right to judge me?

Well sorry you're not God, of that I am glad!

Don't you dare tell me what to do

Don't you dare tell me how to live my life

I have enough problems to deal with

Than to deal with your daily strife!

Get over yourself already!

You're not any better than I

So who died and made you king?

Is everything you say all a lie?

I will not bow down to meet your demands

I will not allow you to bring me down

I will not cower at your hateful words

You see this smile? It won't become a frown!

So move on with your life...

Leave me the hell alone!

I'm not here to please you...

You see... unlike you, I have grown!

Dear God

Why, dear God, do people suffer?
Why’s there war and crime and sorrow?
My family says you have the power,
To stop it all tomorrow.

“Because, dear one, I love you.”

But what of all the suffering?
It cannot please your eyes.
Surely you would have us all
With you in paradise.

"I do, dear one, but not by force,
But by your free-will love."

There're things that I so dearly need,
I wish I had them all.
If you would help me get them, God,
I'd be more at your call.

"I do not bargain, dearest one,
So choose which you desire more:
The passing pleasures of this world,
Or me, who thy soul does adore."

I guess if life were easy
And all was trouble-free,
We'd get too lazy, have no push
To reach to be like Thee.

But why allow our loved ones, God,
To suffer tragedy,
When we depend on them so much
And love them tenderly?

"Because,dear one, I love you,
And you'll have ALL one day,
When you have given all your love
To me in every way."

     "When you can keep your harmony
And trust I'll fill your needs,
When you have stopped your selfishness,
Your soul-degrading deeds."

Some others are much worse than me,
Like criminals and evil ones
It seems like things are so unfair,
Why let it carry on?

"Because dear one, I love you,
And justice will prevail,
And in between it tests your faith
And trust, that must not fail."

But why give so much freedom, God,
To those who spread such evil,
Through wars and greed and hatred,
And actions of the devil?

"Because, dear one , I love you,
And all must have their chance
To choose, and learn from ill effects,
Of what they did enhance."

I wish I could remember this
Amid each daily task,
Why not make us listen, God,
That we'd do as you ask?

"Because, dear one, I love you,
And gave my gift: free will.
I would not take it back now,
Your plan you must fulfill."

     "Besides, you would resent it,
If I would take away,
The challenge that you know you'll pass,
If you will walk my way."

This does not seem so easy, God,
It looks like we must take,
Responsibility for all
The choices that we make.

I guess if we desire Thee,
The price we'll have to pay,
Give up what we do not need,
And work and serve and pray.

"You're getting the idea now!
Have fun in what you do.
I made this life so full of joy,
Because, dear one, I love you!"

Nobody

Nobody understands more than you do
Because you're the one that fights for what's right
You never back down on something you believe in
And you're always there to give me insight

Nobody understands more than you do
For you're always there to give me a hand
If it wasn't for both my twin brothers
I don't think I will ever be able to stand

(dedicated to my brothers Lucien and Marius)

I Like You

I like the way I feel when I
Am in your company.
I like your joyful quiet smile
That lets me talk more easily.

I like your understanding look
The kindness in your eyes
Your sense of happiness and care,
That calms my butterflies.

I trust you recognise the Good,
Of which you're really made.
And give thanks for the blessings,
Which flow through you each day.

Blessing That is You

This morning when you awaken
from your peaceful sleep
please know, all day long
that someone loves you
and that someone is me;

You’re always in my thoughts
and in my heart and prayers too
and everyday I thank God
for the blessing that is you.

You Make My Heart Smile

You can make my heartbeat
in a thousand different ways
And I swear sometimes I can’t breathe
when you look my way

I don’t know what it is about you
But there’s something to you
that I need, so deeply
and I always want you with me

You can make my heart smile
through any kind of day
And I swear I never feel an ounce of sadness
you just wash it all way

I don’t know what is that you’ve got
but you’re holding it over me
and I’ve never felt this free
I’ve never felt so alive or happy

You fill my heart with love
and I’ve got so much love
to give to only you
our whole lives through

I Knew, I Just Knew

The sun, it did shine
the day you came into my life
and everything that was wrong
became all right
everything that was upside down
turned around

And I smiled because finally 
my heart had found its home
and I didn’t need anyone to tell me
that you are where I belong
I knew, I just knew
that it was you

And the morning sun it would rise
and dance through the happiness
that shone in my eyes
And all my dreams they did come true
every second that was spent with you
And every wish I had ever made
came to life that one fateful day

And I smiled because finally
my life and everything made perfect sense
and I didn’t need someone to tell me
that this was love or what it meant
I knew, I just knew
I was meant for you

I Wrote a Letter to God

I wrote a letter to God today
I asked him where he went wrong
I know he loves all his children
At least that's what it says in that song

I wrote a letter to God today
Knowing I'll never get a reply
But still I had to write to him
And now I am wondering why

I wrote a letter to God today
And then I ended it with tears
I closed my eyes and said a prayer
I know he will take away my fears

I wrote a letter to God today
And I put all my sorrows in his hand
Somehow I know all will be okay
Because this family will always band!

Ain't Dead Yet!

When I die, I'm going someplace
That I have never been.
You can be sure I won't be back
If Heaven lets me in.

 Don't know much about this place
Just what I've heard and read.
One of the requirements is
You've got to go there dead.

A couple of things I ask of you
Be you friend or be you kin.
Don't pack away my memories
As if I'd never been.

Don't be sad when you think of me
Or remember me with tears.
Just think about the funny things
We laughed at through the years.

It's okay if you want to miss me
But that's as far as it should go.
Just think about me now and then
And go on with the show. 

 So, this is just a note to say
Don't cry and don't you fret
I'm hanging in and going strong
You see, I AIN'T DEAD YET!

Dear Mom,

When God set the world in place,
when He hung the stars up in space,
when He made the land and the sea,
then He made you and me.

He sat back and saw all that was good,
He saw things to be as they should.
Just one more blessing He had in store;
He created a mother, but whatever for? 

  He knew a mother would have a special place
to shine love's reflection on her child's face.
A mother will walk the extra mile
just to see her children smile.

She'll work her fingers to the bone
to make a house into a home.
A mother is there to teach and guide,
a mother will stay right by your side.

She'll be there through your pain and strife,
she'll stay constant in your life.
A mother will lend a helping hand
until you have the strength to stand.

She'll pick you up when you are down,
when you need a friend she'll stick around.
A mother is one who listens well,
will keep her word; will never tell.

A mother never pokes or pries
but stands quietly by your side,
giving you the strength you need,
encouraging you to succeed.

A mother is one who can be strong
when you need someone to lean on.
You're more than a mother to me;
a reflection of Love in your face I see,
a love that knows no boundaries.

I'm glad that you chose to be
all this and more to me.
You share a love that knows no end,
you're more than my mother,
you are my best friend.

Deeper and Deeper

Deeper into my eyes you stare ,
Deeper still , into my heart you dare.
Passion, pleasure, the endless fire,
Deepest of all, the unbridled desire.

Deeper and deeper, we suddenly fall,
Deeper still, collapsing that wall.
Chances are taken, for lovers in need,
Deepest of all, for love to succeed.

Deeper and deeper, promises kept,
Deeper still, tears no longer wept.
Endless devotion, sacred lovers at last,
Deepest of all, sorrows lost in the past.

Deeper and deeper, true love grows,
Deeper still, only real love knows.
That unconditional love, forever holds,
Deepest of all, true happiness unfolds.

Deeper and deeper, such sweet dreams,
Deeper still, loves radiance beams.
Showers of emotion no longer unspoken,
Deepest of all, Gods greatest token.

Deeper and deeper, is my love for you,
deeper still the desire, to forever be true.
Holding so tight, embracing your heart,
Deepest of all, that we will never part.

This is Our Love

Our love is something we have built
From passions, hopes and dreams.
It's safe from any passing moods,
Secure from all extremes.

It's something real and special,
Something solid, something pure.
It's something we can always count on,
ringing sound and sure.

It's something grounded in the heart,
Emitting confidence.
It lives in our emotions;
It is something we can sense.

Our love remains a binding force,
Resistant to all strife.
Amidst the outer pressures,
it's our anchor throughout life.

Be You!

Why would you want to be someone else
When you could be better by being yourself
Why pretend to be someone you are not
When you have something they haven't got

Cheating yourself of the life you have to live
Deprives others of that only which you can give
You have much more to offer by being just you
Than walking around in someone else's shoes

Trying to live the life of another is a mistake
It is a masquerade; nothing more than a fake
Be yourself and let your qualities show through
Others will love you more for being just you

Remember that God loves you just as you are
To Him you are already a bright shining star
Family and friends will love you more too
If you spent time practicing just being you

Never

Never give up on what you can do
Or give up on your life
Never give up on your talents
Just give up on stress and strife.

Never stop what comes natural
Or say you're not good enough
Never stop believing in yourself
You are not what makes that stuff!

Never ever give up on what you love
Just hold on to all that's dear
Never ever give up on YOU
Because I will always need you here.

Share

I invite you to share a tear with me
Let's laugh until we cry
Let's enjoy what life has to offer
And never ask why

I invite you to share a tear with me
Let's dance like there's no tomorrow
We'll listen to music and play
And be rid of all the sorrow

I invite you to share a tear with me
We'll hold on to on another too
We'll smile and watch the day fade
And we'll always stay true

I invite you to share a tear with me
Let's laugh so hard we cry
Let's just be so joyful
As we stare up into the sky

Sometimes

Sometimes I sit and ponder
There are reasons why we live
I know that's a fact in my case
Because I have so much to give

My heart I wear on my sleeve
My soul it helps me to see
My love he owns all I have
My life is what makes me me

Sometimes I sit and ponder
And I'm amazed at how things are
I know there's a reason for all
And I know someday I will go far!

Been Sitting Here Thinking

Been sitting here and thinking

About where my life has taken me

Wondering why certain things happened

And if there's a way for me to see?

I know that Fate has her claws in me

Fate decides what happens to all of us

There's no hiding from what she wants

I'm beginning to wonder what's the fuss?

I wait to see what she has in store for me

Wondering if this is going to be a wild ride

And if there's a way to relish on the happenings

Or if there's a way to slow down on this side?

Been sitting here and thinking

Been missing those who have come and gone

And I've wondered why those things have happened

And why did Fate find them being in my life so wrong?

They say things happen for a reason

But it's the reason that I'm having trouble seeing

Why does these things happen to good people

Why do I feel like I have no reason for being?

Fate, she can be a cruel beast at times

But somehow things work they're way out

Even if those things hurt you along the way

I find there's no reason to scream and shout.

Is there a moral to this poem?

Is there a reason why I write?

I think Fate had her hand in this too

Because somehow she has given me this sight!

The Soul Knows

Bursting at the seams waiting to come out
My soul wants to wander these halls
To explore the world around me and see all it's wonders
My soul knows where my love is when he calls
 

To go to him whenever he needs me near
To be able to just burst out of my being
My soul goes and wanders the world to him
And it's my love for him that he is seeing

To be together as one soul to soul
Distance can't ever keep us apart
It's because we are able to astral...
It's how we share our love heart to heart!

Please

Please help me be rid of this pain

I'm tired of crying my eyes out

I just want to curl up and die

I just want to scream and shout

Please help me end it all

Please give me permission to die

Please don't hold onto me any longer

And please don't you dare cry

I will be better off in the next life

I will be better off where there is no pain

You will be better off without me

And finally have a new life to gain

I will always love you no matter what

I will always hold you in my heart

I will see you in the next life

Where things for us can finally start



End

I think I just want to curl up and die

And leave this horrid place behind

I want to be where my parents are

Where everyone is always kind

I want to fade away to the dark

And never see the light of day again

I want to be rid of pain and suffering

Where my life can finally begin

I'm tired of trying to fight to live

I'm tired of all of these pretend friends

I'm tired of always getting hurt

I just want this all to finally end!



Good-bye

I said my good-bye through my tears

I didn't want to believe that it was true

I just want you to be here with me

To show me that you love me too

I said my good-bye but I didn't want to

I wanted to think that this was a bad dream

But I know that it's more than reality

Because my heart is ripping apart at the seam

I said my good-bye when they buried you

And I didn't want to leave your grave side

But my family told me I had to go

I reluctantly went... I cried and cried...