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A Soft Place To Fall

When despair and distraught go hand in hand
When you feel like you're crashing
And there's nowhere to land
You have a soft place to fall.
When agony and defeat are your closest friends
And the river of tears
Never seems to end
You have a soft place to fall.
When family disowns you and casts you aside
And you're desperately seeking a place to hide
Yet fear and lonliness won't subside
You have a soft place to fall.
When evil tempts you and drags you down
When your happy smile turns into a frown
And your energy simply won't rebound
You have a soft place to fall.
When kindness of others brings a tear
And the shoulder you lean on
Lessens your fear
You Found a soft place to fall!

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The Castle of Love

Perhaps you've heard of my Castle
It's called the Castle of Love
A meeting place for all mankind
To praise the Lord above
Our doors are always open-
For those that need to pray
Feel free to come in and rest a while
Or spend the entire day!
They're calling for us to come and pray
To give our lives to Jesus
Take my hand and walk with me
And be proud for all who sees us!
And if you're alone, with no one at home
We're meeting at my place for dinner
And it really won't matter - to me anyway
If you're known as a Saint- 
Or a Sinner!

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Time In a Bottle

Seemingly floating along the bank
Where the river turns to bend
A bottle of green with cork atop
Thrust from the owner's hand
Crumbled paper brown with age
Scribbled words donned in haste
Hoping to find a permanent place
Where meaning has no end
Foam swept tides reaching up
High upon the shore-
To carry back the bottle green
And float forever more.

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Kiss Me Into Heaven

Call to me softly that I might hear- 
The words of tenderness I hold so dear.
Remind me of days long ago passed,
 When blue was the sky and green was the grass.
 My darkened eyes no longer see- 
The world we shared just you and me.
But memories prevail as does our love,
 For it was a gift from up above
. And when I draw my very last breath,
 And I walk into the light -
 I'll wait for you to follow,
 On your own special night.
 For now I must leave you my husband so dear,
 My destiny awaits- On that I'm clear.
 Cry not for me, I ask of you ,
For I am going Home-
 A place I've often dreamed of,
 A place with cobbled stone.
 I'll see familiar faces-
 With arms stretched out wide- 
There to help guide me- there by my side.
 So Kiss Me Into Heaven
Sending me on my way- 
For this is not the end of life,
 It is my new birthday.
And just when you feel that you can't go on,
 And you've given up on life?
Call out to me and I will come-
Your Angel of the night.

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The Door

This was the escape I had dreamed of
The realm of uncertainty
The unknown passages of time.
It was the roar of the wind
Against my naked soul
The brilliance of colour
That blinded me
The deafening noise of the world left behind
That echoed in my ear.
Lingering wails of despair
Followed me
Reaching for me
Pulling me back,
To forsake my destiny.
But the warmth of the Light
Beckoned me onward
And I stood at the Door of Eternity
And I knew that I was Home at last.

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Nowhere Am I

Nowhere am I,  for I have seen
The Mission bells of pure pristine
Gathering light from Heaven itself
Filtering in,  the Common wealth
Naked they stand for He to see
Just what their lives have set to be
Shivering in doubt,  and huddled together
They pray their souls will last forever.
Cast aside by the entrance door
Hastily thrown upon the floor-
Jewels of splendor,  materials so bright
None could compare to His glorious sight!
They beg for mercy, pleading their cause
With their arms raised up for Glory
They tell of hardships they've endured
As He listens to their story
Weaving tales of woe they speak-
As they haughtingly touch his weathered feet
Humbled by His presence felt
At the Alter, where they knelt.

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Falling Leaves

Swept from their loft
Carried high on the wind
Sun kissed colors
Cascading limb to limb.
Dancing as if a violin heard
Crazily twisting ,with each turn
Back to earth where all began,
Grains of sand, end to end.
Filtered light through the trees
Captures magic that it sees
Gently blowing to and fro
Sweeping leaves as it goes.
Catch it hurry-  in my mind
Cradled softly for all time
Nature's treasure sure to please
By eyes of wonder, on bended knees.

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Soulful Stirrings

Take from the air a breath so deep
Awaken from your slumber sleep
Recount the dream before it fades
From black to white, to grey-like shades
Be not afraid from whince it came
Delve deeper still in the mind's dark cave
Unlock the mystery to your own past
Molded into a permanent cast
Break from these chains that bind your soul
Repair the pieces to make you whole
Slip down upon your inner spirit
Listen closely and you will hear it
Heed my words and bring it home
Soften your heart that's made of stone
Forget me never that I might weep
Bound by friendship- it's ours to keep.