There was when I wanted her
I called it love
And so I thought
There was when I lost her
She called it love
And so she thought
There was when it didn’t matter
We called it love
And so we thought
Tag Archives: life
Grateful — May 2017
Thank you for having my back
And for getting me back from bad
When I made foolishness for friend
Seeing differently by prejudice
I’m still grateful with my history and upbringing
Now I laugh
Not just within
There’s a grin
I’m relaxing in a bath
Who could tell how this would end
Well, it ended well
Thank You for having my back
And for leading me into bliss
You’re helping me make my fate
It’s a good way
For the medley in May
I am grateful
I wanted the girl
I wanted the girl
She was a bird
She would have no perch
For more than a third
I wanted the bird
‘Go with her where she went
To perch anywhere
There to make our nest
I wanted the girl
Smart lioness princess
Let me be your den
And make your soul my rest
I wanted the bird
With me for all our years
Her only perch
Where she made her best
I wanted the girl
She would not rest
She had not let herself
Make our I’s disappear
I wanted the bird
She has the eagles’ crest
‘Made us a pair
And? We’re just friends
Life goes more than breasts
We are creatures of the air
Ethereal
I wanted the girl
Would She Come and Stay
She comes and goes
But would she come and stay
That we go together
And come together
Bonded birds
That we have made ourselves
As it would appear
… So He Sent Me Afar
I wanted to dance
But it was a bout
I needed a partner
Everything seemed far
So I asked in prayer
Bring dance back into my life
He answered
And sent me afar
Because the world…
Back away
Fight another day
Would it sway your way again
Because the world has moved away
Take the step and remain
Change the time and refrain
Things will not stay the same
Because the world has moved again
It’s the dance that we play
I lead and she trails
If she leads I race
Because the world is a moving train
Not a ride we should take
If we want to win the race
Take the pain of the narrow way
Because the world would lead astray
Holding on to these rails
Down a hill up a mountain
Where is the level way
Because the world has a say
I could never earn your heart
‘Loyal’ lyrics, sung by Lauren Daigle, with some thoughts and meditations (in parentheses). The song was written by Jason Ingram, Paul Mabury, and Jonas Myrin.
I could never earn Your heart
(Your love came of its will; unconditional)
I could never reach that far
(I am not perfect, and beauty gets old)
But You have pulled me close
(You want me, and have come close)
You’ve never let me go
(You always want me, and you stay close)
I’m safe forever in Your arms
(You hold me, keep me, keep my trust, protect my soul)
Your promises I can not break
(You promised; You keep your promises)
And I know You will never change
(You remain the same, with that constant essence)
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
More faithful than the rising sun
(Sure as sure can be)
This grace for me I can’t outrun
(I could never get too far gone)
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
You are always there for me
(Always on my side, helping every time, and rooting for me)
You listen every time I speak
(Everything I have to say matters to you)
You look into my eyes
(I am something to you; you see me)
You see the things I hide
(I am naked before You; You know me inside out)
And say that You will never leave
(You choose to stay, loving me all the same, regardless of anything)
Your promises I can not break
(You said it, and you’ve done it)
And I know You will never change
(I can rely on you; trust your love)
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
More faithful than the rising sun
(Certain, as certain can be)
This grace for me I can’t outrun
(Your loving-kindness reaches to my depths and limits)
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
When my world shakes
(‘Shit’ happens, and sometimes I falter)
Your love remains unshaken
(No shaking, Love is not moved)
So constant, so perfect, unwavering
(Unashamed to be with me, raising me)
When my world falls
Your love remains unfailing
(Facing failure and shame, you remain my help and comforter)
So constant, so perfect, unwavering
(unafraid to face my reality; you are with me while I grow, as I grow, making me grow)
So constant, so perfect, unwavering
(Your love is always with me, for me, for you)
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
More faithful than the rising sun
(steady, stable, and loyal to me and your word)
This grace for me I can’t outrun
(Your love is active; follows, stays, persists with me )
Your love is, Your love is
Your love is loyal
Loyal
To speak or not to speak
To speak or not to speak
What can see you when you hold your speech
Would it end as commonsense or evil
Or would your silence come to be septic
