I have a gift

I have a gift
I open every day
it brings me things I cannot know
but things that I can say

I'd like to share and tell you now
I wonder if I dare
although I'm not so sure it's how
but I hope that you do care

But please know this,
as in a kiss..
it is so special so
all our troubles can teach us things
that we need to know

The music that plays in my ears
helps me wash away my tears
and if I could share that with you
perhaps you'd want that too

On this earth, we all feel pain
bringing us together, to be the same
so different,yet so alike
I seek only peace, and not a fight

I am humble, yet. oh so strong
I seek to only get along
I don't know how I know what I do
I only wish to share it with you

The strength I have is not mine
and it came to me over time
when I have had a bad day
solace comes when I pray

What I'd like to say, you see
is what I know,my grandma told me
and strangest thing, you know, is yet
she is a someone I've never met

This morning the sun came up
it plans to stay out and shine
I think I'll copy that
and make that plan mine

And if troubles try to chase me
I know I need not hide
for what I give away gives me strength
that which I give away is pride

So if you come and hold my hand
and yours as well I'll take
together we will be able to stand
and find peace and joy to take


by barbarea 6/05