the puffin

My friend Matt wrote this and sent it to me awhile back...
i found it in one of my folders and thought I'd put it up.
Enjoy!

"ehem...

The Puffin

Oh, there once was a Puffin
Just the shape of a muffin,
And he lived on an island
In the deep blue sea!  

He ate little fishes
That were most delicious,
And he had them for breakfast
And he had them for tea. 

But this poor little Puffin,
He couldn't play nothin',
For he hadn't anybody
To  play with at all. 

So he sat on his island,
And he cired for awhile,
'cause he was so lonely,
And he  was so small.  

Then along came the fishes,
And they said, "If you wishes,
You can have us for playmates,
Instead  of for tea!" 

So they now play together,
In all sorts of weather,
And the puffin eats pancakes,
Like you  and like me." 

laying it all down

I hide behind this mirror
of smiles and of grace
I laugh and cry like you do
I often do it more so than the rest
I'll dance around and sing this song
and tell you I'm alright
but secretly inside my soul
my heart has cracked in two
do you want to hold me while i cry?
you know I need you to
to dry these tears to the last drop
and tell me that I'm yours
do you want to kiss me
with tears running down my face?
with burdens heavy on my heart
and a pain deep down inside
i'm trying to let go, I am
but it seems so hard to do
the only way i can let go
is if I attach myself to you
but will your arms be open wide
to let me fall right into them?
whenever I want
whenever I please
a place deep within your heart
is there a seat saved for me
with letterings of gold
with crowns filled with rubies
and treasures untold
this is all a dream to me
i want to let go, i want to leave it all behind
but it's difficult, they say
when you haven't cut the strings
my heart's still there
hanging by a thread
I'll leave soon, just let me pray
for someone to take their place
I'll need him. I'll love him
and he'll be yours too.

song #3

different concept, same idea...hmmm...does that even work?

when i should be sleepin'
yeah i'm dreamin' on you
when I should be sleepin'
i'm dreamin' of you
when i should be sleepin'
yeah i'm dreamin' on you
would you wrap arms around me and hold me tight?
cause when i should be sleepin'
i'm dreamin' of you
dreamin' of you

when I should be sleepin'
oh, i'm dreamin' of you
would you say "i love you", whisper it in my ear
say the words i want to hear

cause when i should be sleepin'
i'm dreamin' of you
dreamin'
dreamin'
dreamin' of you
when i should be sleepin'
i'm dreamin' of you

song #2

so this is the idea for the next one, alittle different, but same concept...

when all is said and done
will you love me then, as you love me now?
when all is said and done
will you love me then, as you love me now?
will our love grow cold, will you want to hold my hand
when all is said and done
will you love me then, as you love me now?
now?
when all is said and done
will you love me then, as you love me now?
will our love grow cold?

a song?

So I wrote this last night, i used most of my phone battery recording it...


will our love grow cold, will your love grow cold?
will you want to hold my hand?
as our love moves on
will i see your smiling face
will you love me more than today?
will you love me more than today?
as our love grows old, will your love grow cold?
will you love me the same as today?
will you love me the same as today?
as our love grows old, will your love grow cold?
will you still want me the same as you want me today?
as our love grows old, will our love grow cold?
will it be the same as today, as today?
as our love grows old, will our love grow cold?
tell me that we are forever
tell me that we are forever
as our love grows old, will our love grow cold?
love me forever
love me forever
love me forever
i pray.

when she smiled, it would light up a room
her laughter would allow hearts to be overjoyed
creativity was hers late at night
she had secrets that no one would ever know
she had a sparkle in her eye that no one could steal
her demeanor was infectious and she was always an addition
she was disciplined and kept house
calling her parents often and keeping in contact with friends
she took faith that God was caring for them
her relationship with God thrives and
in the end, in the end there is love
waiting, waiting for a time
patience is a virtue
she waits.

thesunisshining downonmeandhereiamalone
gentlenesswasinyourfaceasyougrabbedmyhandandledmehome
quietlyyoukissedmycheekandshedatear
today'sthedayyousaidtome
givingallyouhadtome,youleftmyside
iwatchedyouwalkaway
yourbackturnedtowardthesun
away,away,awayyouflew
onestepatatimelypace
icriedouttoyouasyouturned'roundtofaceme
wideweremyarmsreadytoembraceyou
legsweakandheartbeatinglikecrazy,irantoyou
openwideyoutookmein
ilovedyoumorethatdaythaneverbefore
myrespectgrewasithrewmyselftotheground
kissingyourfeetiknewyoulovedme,thatyouwouldneverleaveme
iloveyouitoldyou
iknowyousaidtome
ihavelovedyoumorethanyouwilleverknow
grabbingmyhandyouledmeagainintoyourarms
warmandstrongifeltsafe
iwillneverbeabletoloveyoulikeyouloveme,iadmittedwithatear
iknowbutineverexpectedyoutoo
youlovemeiaskedhim
yeshesaidwithasmileandihuggedhimtighter,foreverandnevertoletgo.

Believe me.

over the hill. under the way.
who is going to be there for you when you're done?
who will wait at home for you?
are you lonely or do you go home to the Savior?
do you wait for Him or are you jumping ahead?
keep diligency and make way for the turn of the century.
don't be afraid to love. He says to her.
don't be afraid to leave it to Me.
will the pillow still be soft when you lay down your head?
or will you fall asleep on the floor again like you did last night?
praying to me, you fell asleep.
pleading to me, you fell asleep.
crying out to me, you fell asleep.
I love you. I said to you.
I forgive you. I said to you.
I will hold you forever. I said to you.
and you believed Me.
you and Me forever.
are My arms enough for you?
will they enfold you long enough to keep you warm?
I want to hold and comfort you.
Don't cry, don't cry. I'm here. I'm always here.
just hold on, one more day.
I'll always be right there. I told you.
I'll always love you. I told you.
I love you. I told you.
and you believed Me.

him

Staring slowly upwards, she darted downside.
To the bottom she plunged.
Carrying sideways her burdens and scars.
Remembering the words he once said to her.
Shedding a tear and holding out.
She waited for something better.
Refusing to let go of the hope inside of her.

Staring up at the sky, she screamed aloud.
To anyone who would listen.
Carrying the clouds in her heart, hoping to diminish.
Remembering the smile on his face.
Shedding her coat and throwing it on the ground.
She danced and sang and cried and screamed.
Refusing to show what she really wanted.

Staring down at her feet, she gave in.
To drive away the fear of it all.
Carrying her arms so tightly beside her.
Remembering the words he whispered in her ear.
Shedding the old life that was holding her back.
She laughed and threw it all away.
Refusing to let it consume her.

Staring into his eyes, she fell in love all over again.
To give him her all was the key.
Carrying his load and giving him her own.
Remembering that it wasn't all about her.
Shedding the last tear and giving up.
She felt nothing and everything.
Refusing to ever let him go.