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Something Only We Know

"Something Only We Know" (Parody of "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane)

You walked into my life one day. I've never been quite the same. You corrupted me piece by piece. You've made a difference inside of me.

The time for us has come and gone. I decided to turn it into a song. I didn't know you would let me in. But it's the end & now my journey begins.

I gathered all the memories. I play them on repeat constantly. I'm not sorry that I loved you. We had some good times I know that much is true.

The time for us has come and gone. I decided to turn it into a song. I didn't know you would let me in. But it's the end & now my journey begins.

And I know no one knows about us. Unorthodox and crazy was us. We never said anything. I know that we are something only we know. Something only we know.

The time for us has come and gone. I decided to turn it into a song. I didn't know you would let me in. But it's the end & now my journey begins.

And I know no one knows about us. Unorthodox and crazy was us. We never said anything. I know that we are I know that we are

Ah-ah-ah ah-ah-ah

We never said anything. I know that we are something only we know. Something only we know. Something only we know.

--------- Written: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

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The Unknown Song

"The Unknown Song"

Through the shaded areas of the deepest forest, the rays of light are beaming.

They are singing.

In the quiet solitude of the night, the stars shine bright. They linger.

Though no one hears, they too have a song.

In the softness of the breeze, the cold chill that carries pure air, shouts and screams for all to hear.

No one listens. But it shall remain carrying a tune.

In the darkest blanket of the sky, the thunder with its rage, the lightning with its fury, the rain with its haste, join in song.

Their song is heard. But no one listens.

For their lyrics are deeper than their echoes.

And still they sing.

The birds, they are there. Quiet. Invisible. So typical. Nothing of effect to us mere humans.

But,.. with every beat of their wings, every thud of their heart, there is a song to be heard.

They fill the sky with their music.

But no one listens.

And the trees with all their radiance, have a song as well.

But no one can tell.

But even so, all creation joins together and they sing:

"You are Holy. And you alone are worthy."

Written: Friday, January 6th, 2012 Some parts modified: Friday, February 10th, 2017 & Friday, June 9th, 2017

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When You Speak

"When You Speak"

Gravity does not exist. Gravity cannot pull down. Unless you say otherwise.

The sun does not blaze forth. The sun has no warmth. Unless you say otherwise.

The ocean tide does not stand still. But if you want it too, it will.

All creation is under your control.

Birds cannot fly. The moon does not shine. The stars are close by. And the universe is small.

Unless you say otherwise.

Water is not wet. Snow is not cold. And the wind does not blow.

But if you say otherwise, they will.

Indeed. For you have control over all creation.

You have the first word. And the last word. What you say goes. What you say goes.

Your words created the universe out of nothing.

You need no resources and certainly no help.

What you say goes. What you say goes.

What you say is. What you say goes.

Life is complete when you speak.

Written: Monday, January 16th, 2012 Some parts modified: Friday, February 10th, 2017

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Nothing Without You

"Nothing Without You"

I think I'd rather die, if I didn't have you. I think I'd rather not exist, if your love was taken from me. I think I'd rather disappear, if you were not here by my side. I know I would disintegrate, if you were to ever leave me.

'Cause I have found you. And I'm not letting you go. More like you have found me. But I'm not letting you go.

Your love runs through my veins. Your peace smothers my brain. Your hands comfort me. And I am nothing without you.

I think I'd rather be a slave, as long as I belonged to you. Forget ever being someone, I just want you. So let's say I get a fancy place, and maybe a car. I'd live amongst the trees, if it was where you are.

'Cause I have found you. And I'm not letting you go.  More like you have found me. But I'm not letting you go.

Your love runs through my veins. Your peace smothers my brain. Your hands comfort me. And I am nothing without you.

I think I'd rather be alone, if it meant you were with me. I think I'd rather have no friends, if it meant you were my only one. And I know I'd rather never fall in love, if it meant I belonged to only you.

'Cause you have found me. Please never let me go.  You have found me. Oh please never let me go.  Never let me go.

Your love runs through my veins. Your peace smothers my brain. Your hands comfort me. And I am nothing without you. Without you.

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

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Fog

"Fog"

Thank you for putting a spark of curiosity in my mind. A sprinkle of wonder. What lay outside my window? And there it be. Smothering the Earth. Fading all colors together as if it were paint submerged in water. Fading tree tops into the night sky. Carrying the fragments of light as though it were music in the wind. So glad I looked out my window. So I could see fog.

Written: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

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For Brad

"For Brad"

I remember how you use to stare so deep into my eyes. You were never like those other guys. They were all embarrassed by me. Didn't want to be seen with me. But not you. No, you would stand still. And stare me down. You listened without flinching. Never did you wince at me. And I always was grateful for that.

I never got to tell you that.

I thought you were so cool with your punk rock ways. I wanted to be like you. I wanted you to like me. I changed my   looks to get your attention. I never had too. But I did. And with that, You set me on a coarse that led me to who I am today. And I've always been grateful for that.

I never got to tell you that.

I loved you when we were young. 10 years ago, it was. It's scary what I would have done for you. I don't think it was mistake that you left. I just wish I could have said goodbye. But maybe it was better that way? Just rip it off like a bandaid. Either way, I missed you.

I never got to tell you that.

Over the years, you'd think I'd forget you. But I haven't. I remember the things we did. And things you said. I don't know why I can't forget you. Maybe I'm not meant too? Either way, over the years, I've still thought of you. I've even dreamed of you. And it's for that reason that I pray for you.

I never got to tell you that.

I still think about you and I care. And I still have certain feelings that are there. It's like I still love you. And I don't know what to do. So I lift you up to God. Hoping my prayers will pull through. I want you to be happy. I want you to be safe. I don't want you to walk blindly and be like a waif. I want you to be in God's will, And living for Him in perfect peace. I want you to be filled with joy. That all sorrow would cease. I just wish you'd give your heart to Him, if you haven't already.

I never got to tell you that.

Sometimes, I wish I could see again. Reunite and go back to the way things used to be. See how you are and how you've grown. And tell you how proud I am of you. But what if we don't need too? What if I didn't like I what I saw? What if you've gone down the wrong path? And I didn't have pride in my eyes. Maybe it's better for me to not see. For me to not know. But even so, it doesn't mean I don't think about it. Because I do. Especially when I think of you.

I never got to tell you that.

Probably never will. But I thought at least, I'd let it out in this long, poetic reel. If you'll ever see it or not, I may never know. I just had to let my feelings out and try to let you go. I don't know if I'll ever forget you. Or stop carrying you around. But I hope my prayers are touching your life. And that one day I'll hear the sound, of a punk kid who grew to be a Godly man, thanking me for the prayers. Saying "hey, it paid off.

Just wanted to tell you that."

Written: (for my friend Brad K.) March 9th, 2016, 11:46 PM Brad, if you ever see this, I know it's cheesy. But it's really what I had in my heart. And I just wanted to get it out some way. And this is how it came. I hope you like it. Should you ever see it. And hopefully you won't laugh at it like you did that one song I wrote that started off like "I'm sitting in the bathroom, alone in the dark". You just looked at me like I was weird. But it's okay. Because I am weird. And that song was weird. But I care about you. And I hope everything is going good for you. Take care my friend.

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Adventure Is Calling

"Adventure Is Calling"

Just throw me out there in the woods for a while. Let's hope I find a mountain. & then you can come find me.

I love the days when you're not expecting it but you wake up to the dim lighted sky and the sound of water trickling on the plants beside your window. & suddenly when you're aware of what you hear, a car rushes by and makes a huge announcement by splashing the water against it's wheels. And tells you that you need to wake up and enjoy the day.

Oh to be lost in the woods. With the troubled world behind me. May I gaze upon the horizon and never look back. To run wild and free. To walk with the wind. What a beautiful day that would be.

To be alone would be the utmost beautiful thing. Silence beside me. Silence around me. Nothing but the clear northern sky above me. And when I've had my fun, my time in solitude, I would come back to you.

But take me to the mountains. Take me to the sea. Take me to a place with spaces wide open and free. Where the wind blows and my soul can set sail. To run until my feet won't carry me. To sing until my voice fails. Where I can stand high up above and see down below. To explore through the woods and dream of places I'll never know. Let me be wild and untamed. Alone, where no one knows my name. Let me be in the wild. Unleashed out into the woods. To climb a mountain. To run wide open. Let me explore. Adventure is calling. And I must answer. Then, and only then can you come find me.

Some parts written: Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 It was put together and some added on to it: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

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What's Inside Me

"What's Inside Me"

I am a mountain and you are the sea. Try as you may you can't move me.

My bones are made of bravery. My blood is made of dreams. I live for adventures. Curious thoughts burst at the seams.

My lungs believe in the winter air. They live to inhale the cold. I belong to the mountains. I'd love to get lost there. The view is worth more than gold.

My eyes gaze into the heavens. The stars are their companions. A million against one. My body comes undone. I realize just how small I really am.

Bind my ears to the sound of thunder. May the storms reign in my heart. God paints the world around me. He has of my soul, every part.

Written: Started - Date Unknown Finished - Saturday, November 19th, 2016, 2:27 AM

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Monsters Don't Fall In Love

"Monsters Don't Fall In Love"

How lovely it would be to break all the rules. I've tried so many times to forget what I am. But my reflection always seems to find me. I keep lying to myself, but I discover the truth.

Monsters don't fall in love. But I keep trying. Monsters don't fall in love. But I'm always dreaming. We never fall in love. But I keep reaching. Monsters don't fall in love. At least not me.

I try to make people forget what I really am. I try so hard to trick them, but they see past the scam. I just wanted someone to love. And someone to accept me. I guess I'm a bit rebellious. And a little crazy.

Because monsters don't fall in love. But I keep trying. Monsters don't fall in love. But I'm always dreaming. We never fall in love. But I keep reaching. Monsters don't fall in love. At least not me.

One day I'd love to prove them all wrong. The pointed fingers, the dirty schemers, all the liars. I'd love to prove them all wrong. I'll shut their faces that fill the places in my head. I'll find someone to love and love them until I'm dead.

But monsters don't fall in love. But I keep trying. Monsters don't fall in love. But I'm always dreaming. We never fall in love. But I keep reaching. Monsters don't fall in love. At least not me. At least not me. I wish you'd pick me. I wish you'd love me. At least, me. I guess not me. Just not me.

Written: Saturday, September 17th, 2016, 10:31 PM

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Walk Under the Moon

"Walk Under the Moon"

I walk outside. I see you Mr.moon. The light illuminates everything around me. The ground is bright, And ready to be tread upon. I walk beneath a sky so blue. And bask in the moment of this night. It's the moments before autumn. And I wait all year for it. It's nights like this that are perfect. Too perfect. Beyond all hope, it's too perfect. Breathe in lungs. Breathe in the air you've craved. Breathe it in lungs. This is just a taste of what winter will bring us. Breathe in lungs, breathe in a preview of things to come. The crisp air is there to drown us. Breathe it in. Breathe it all in. I've waited all year for this. And it's finally at the doorstep. It was worth waiting to see again. The atmosphere is different. And my skin knows it very well. Things are shifting. The hair on my body can feel it. I've waited so long for this. Bask in it. It's mine for the taking. It's mine for the basking. I'll shall go to sleep now, after my walk under the moon.

Written: Friday, September 16th, 2016, 12:24 AM

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With you (Lovely Colors)

"With you (Lovely Colors)"

I look up in the trees and guess what I see. Lovely colors. Lovely colors. Lovely colors.

I stare into the sky and see with my eyes lovely colors Lovely colors. Lovely colors.

And the wind blows. And the grass tickles my toes. And I stand here. And I stand here with you.

I stare out to the sea and what's before me? Lovely colors. Lovely colors. Lovely colors.

I watch the sunset and how could I forget, these lovely colors? Lovely colors. Lovely colors.

And the wind blows. And the sand tickles my toes. And I stand here. And I stand here with you.

With you. With you.

And oh, how lovely that you would share this moment with me.

And oh, how wonderful to be standing next to you.

And I say "I do". And so do you. And all around us are these lovely colors. Lovely colors. Lovely colors. Lovely colors. Lovely colors. Lovely colors.

And I stand here. And I stand here with you.

Written: July 4th, 2016, 1:06 AM

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Shrink

"Shrink"

I love nights like this, when the starry sky is as dark as ink.

I look up and I feel small and fragile.

And I can't help but think, how beautiful. How beautiful all this is.

I stand under this great, big tree. It's eyes are higher than I could ever see.

I look up and I feel small and fragile.

And I can't help but think, how beautiful. How beautiful all this is.

I stand on the edge of the highest peak. The wind in my face. The clouds beside me.

I look down. I feel small and fragile.

And I can't help but think, how beautiful. How beautiful all this is.

I sink my toes into the chill of the sea. I let the waves crash over me. And I stare into the edge of the world.

I feel small and fragile.

And I can't help but think, how beautiful. How beautiful all this is.

I look into the sky. It's colors, ever changing. There's castles in the sky. So beautiful, I just want to cry.

And I feel small and fragile.

And I can't help but think, how beautiful. How beautiful it is to feel yourself shrink.

Written: Wednesday, March 30th, 2016, 12:52 AM

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Giving In

"Giving In"

My heart is racing. My feet are moving. I can't believe I'm walking straight towards you. My eyes are on you. Can't take 'em off you. I'm losing my breath and getting weak in the knees.

If I fall down, I hope I fall into your arms.

I've been waiting for this moment For so long, for so long. And I'm finally giving in, Giving in to you. So take me now. Don't let go. Hold on to me. Here we go. We're falling in love tonight.

You picked me up. Swept me off of my feet. Literally. (Yeah) You carried me inside, where the rest of the world couldn't reach us. And you kissed me. That's when you had me.

If I go down, I'm taking you down with me.

I've been waiting for this moment For so long, for so long. And I'm finally giving in, Giving in to you. So take me now. Don't let go. Hold on to me. Here we go. We're falling in love tonight.

I just want to be alone with you. We can do, whatever we want too. I know you. And you know me. You know what I like. And I know what drives you crazy. You drive me crazy. I drive you crazy. Let's go crazy. Let's go crazy.

I've been waiting for this moment For so long, for so long. And I'm finally giving in, Giving in to you. So take me now. Don't let go. Hold on to me. Here we go. We're falling in love tonight. Hold on tight. We're falling in love tonight.

First Verse & Chorus Written: Friday, January 29th, 2016 The Rest of the Song Written: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

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True

"True"

Your eyes were not meant to just be tools for which you see the world with. Your skin was not meant to be just a barrier for your bones. Your lips were not meant to be there simply to help you eat or speak. Your body was made for more than just your existence.

And I wish you could see it. I truly do. For indeed, it's true.

Your presence is not something tolerated, by any means. But a celebration echos with every step you take. Your thoughts are enchanted and entertain the stars. Your words are like magic, and you hypnotize me. I stare at your body, and I just wish I could belong next to it. You have no idea, not even a clue, how amazing you truly are.

And I wish you could see it. I truly do. For indeed, it's true.

You are amazing. And special. And beautiful as the heavens. You are magnificent. And unique. Your existence is as beautiful as the galaxies. Your features are so rare, such a masterpiece to behold. There's no one like you, dear.

And I wish you could see it. I truly do. For indeed, it's all true.

Written: Wednesday, February 17th, 2016, 12:36 AM

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I Miss You

"I Miss You"

I miss you. I miss you so much right now. It hurt to see you leave, yes. But I had just seen you. And it's been two days now. & I want to see you again. Pictures just do not do it justice for me. Seeing you in person makes my heart beat rush with all haste. Never have I felt so short of breath, as I am when I stand in the same room as you are in. & I hate that we do not speak. I hate to leave you and know that I haven't touched you. Maybe by seeing me, you are touched. I hope so. But oh, if I could steal your lips I would. I would take them with me, everywhere I go. I just want to follow you around. Be where you are. Go where you go. I hate when I cannot see you. But what's worse is I never know when I will see you again. "Hope that it's soon" lingers in my soul. But doubt creeps in and I wonder, if it is so? Or just an abandoned hope. I wish you were reading this. I wish I could tell you, that I miss you. But more than that, that I love you. Please find me again, soon. And do not hesitate to speak.

Written: Saturday, August 28th, 2010

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Nothing To Say

"Nothing To Say"

I was going to write a poem. But then as I began to unleash myself, I discovered that I had nothing to say. Yes, I am feeling rather, a lot right now. But maybe to speak about it, I should not. I'm not over whelmed, just weighed down. So, to do what I normally would, write about it I should. But I began to write, and nothing came. Nothing flowed. So maybe to speak is not what's right for now. It is almost three in the morning. And my body may be saying: "rest!" So, rest I shall go. I just wanted to write a poem. But unfortunately, nothing was written.

Written: Date Unknown - 2010

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Let Me See

"Let Me See"

I've been thinking of you, tonight. And I wonder how you are. I've been thinking of you. And I wonder where you are.

So why don't you come down to here. So I can be near you. So why don't you come and see me, because I want to be where you are.

Let me see your beautiful face. Let me see your face.

It's been a while, since I last saw you. And I loved how much you made me laugh. So why don't you come back, and make me laugh some more?

So why don't you come down to here. So I can be near you. So why don't you come and see me, because I want to be where you are. Let me see your beautiful face. Let me see your face.

Days are quiet. And nights are so long. But time flies by, as I smile and think of you. As I think of you.

So why don't you come down to here. So I can be near you. So why don't you come and see me, because I want to be where you are. Let me see your beautiful face. Let me see your face. Your face.

Written: Date Unknown - 2010 Modified: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016