Little drummer girl

In primary school we had two drums; base and kettle; 
Played to make the kids march into their rooms; settle
We'd all line up and get into place; those drums set the pace
We all marched in time; like soldiers in a line! 
I always wanted to get to play them; ached to be chosen!
Watched and envied the others; bigger than me
Just couldn't wait; wanted to set the pace; even if just once!
Finally I got the chance; loved the feel of those drum sticks
In my hands they seemed alive; like magic tingling up my arms
Through my nerves; up into my brain; such joy was mine
How I loved that little time when it was me to beat that drum
And watch all my friends moving in line; through time!

Ode to Sir Paul McCartney

Sir Paul McCartney; musician; poet; lyricist!
Famous left-handed bass player
(Never knew this till I watched Millionaire Hot Seat)
You have been in my life for many a long year
Often made me smile; sometimes brought a tear 
To my eye; with your words; your melodies
Even watched you as a kid; Beatles music: loved you all!
Loved you through thick and thin!
You were always my favourite one
The cutest smile; the best looker; that's for sure!
But it's for your your words and music
That I loved you best and longest!
You've touched my heart with your love songs
You are a legend in my eyes
You have serenaded the whole wide world
With your precious words and songs
How could anyone explain your gift
As anything but God-given!
You have been truly blessed! 
So sorry to hear of your loss
Dear Linda; your companion; now asleep in God
Never should have married the second one
But loneliness is ever a painful state
Hope you're happy now at long last
Nancy looks to have retrieved your smile
It was gone for quite a while
Sir Paul the world looks on
As you go about your life
What a wonderful message 
Your songs have brought
Love is the greatest gift of all!

Ode to Paul Simon

Listened to your lyrics in the car
Heard your words of deep despair
How is it possible that you could be
Lost for words that rhyme; like me
And yet I understand your plight
Everyone of us is guided by the light
I know sometimes the light seems dim
That's when I really must turn to Him
So many times I've been so low
Didn't know which way to turn or go
We must all be thankful for what we've got
So many blessings we've been given
Every breath we take is such a blessing
I see how much you've been blessed
I hear your words; feel your pain
As I listen to your soul's refrain
If you don't have downs
How can you appreciate the ups
Love your many songs and repartees
You bring such joy to my heart
Through these ears I hear your plea
My heart and soul awake to hear
Your innermost feelings therein; set free

I send my loving thoughts to thee
I thank you for your many words 
Of joy and pain released
I long to hear them all again
Though never will I ever be compared to thee

Unconditional Love

I love you!
No matter what you've said in times of trouble!
I love you!
No matter why you've done stuff when you're stressed!
I love you!
No matter where you've been!
I love you!
No matter how far you feel you've fallen!
I love you because Jesus loves me!
No matter where I've wandered!
Jesus loves me! 
No matter what I've said or done!
Jesus loves me!
No matter why I've done things!
Jesus loves us! Unconditionally!

My dearest Santiago

As we sit around the table
Talking and laughing
I see the joy of life in your eyes
As we make our cakes together
I watch you change and grow
I see so much of your mother in you
You are my life; you are my life


As we run outside and have our fun
Climbing and laughing
I see the joy of fun in your eyes
As we make our pretend cakes together
I see the changes in you
I remember how it was just a year ago
You are my life; you are my life


As we read our favourite books together
Singing and laughing
I hear the joy in your voice
As we cuddle in for our night read
I listen to you remembering the words
I see how much you've grown
I see the man you will become
You are my life; you are my life

Where have you been all my life? 2

I've been waiting for you: You know it's true

My life's been empty: until You came

I knew You as soon as we spoke

I recognized your smile: I'd seen it all the while

In dreams and days gone by!

How could I know and yet there you were in the flesh

In colours so real: I'll never ever let You go again

As long as I live: I yearn for your love

You know me inside out! You recognize my soul!

You are within my heart! You are the sunshine in my eyes!

You are the cloud that brings me showers

You take my breath away: You fill my lungs again

You are me! In you I see my painful younger days

You are in my dreams: You shadow me

You are the tears I cried!

Yours were the hands that wiped my tears

I know your love is deep: I see the smile that creeps

It appears in tears like rain! It glows in sun showers!

You dwell within my heart! We'll never be far apart

You are the glue that holds me here

I see your smile and all is well!

Blessed exhaustion

Why am I always so tired?
My limbs don't want to move
It's almost as if my life;
My body; is set into a groove.
It's so hard to get right out.
I'd like to jump and shout! 
But my energy is sapped,
I really do feel trapped.
Lord you have helped me realise
You are so strong and so wise
I need you always; just to send
Your strength to me; to mend
This poor tired ailing body
As it is all I have to lend.

My soul is truly blessed
By your love in which I rest
Completely in your arms
I surrender to your love
You send it from above
I thank you for your care
Though I feel unworthy
Your dear love; so to bear
This blessing you endow
I can only thank you now
And go on thanking you
So many times each day
For loving me and blessing me
With your beautiful heavenly showers

So thank you Lord; eternally
For every breath I take
I love you Lord and let you know
'Tis only You do make
My days easier to bear
Thank you Lord for loving me
Poor sinner that I am
Giving me your treasures
You bestow upon my heart
Your words do ring and thrum upon
The strings of this dear earthly harp
You bless me with your love
You etch it all in Your own hand
Eternally upon my heart

Your joyous words uplift my heart
I want to sing them out
I will write them all and put them down
To read over and over again
Then pass them round to everyone
To spread Your love round and round
Your love and joy to others
Will I joyfully impart!
Lord, You make my heart soar
You make me everything
That I am and all I need to be
As long as I can know you
I do not need to see
But always will I be
Your servant and your lamb!