A Lost and Lonely Boy

You opened your arms
And gathered me in
So bewitched by your charms
I knew I couldn’t win

You opened your arms
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My Soul

You touched my soul
Like Spring always turns to Summer
With you I am again whole
And life is a wonder


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I Want for Nothing

I have only ever searched for love
Nothing else can measure
The beautiful song of the dove


I want for nothing
Except the warmth of … Read the rest

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The Road

Up and down the road
So many twists and turns
Life can often be a heavy load


Up and down the road
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Nothing Compares

How do I explain
When nothing compares
To describe you in words is in vain
Are you an answer to my prayers?


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That Fateful Day

When will it cease?
Dreaming about you
When will I get some peace?
And know what to do


You left that fateful day
So quickly, … Read the rest

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My One and Only

So cold and so alone
My heart’s so frozen
Did you not know?
You were my one and only?


The winds of Winter
Blow inside … Read the rest

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Cowboys and Wideboys

Caprock Canyons State Park. Photo by Kevin B. Stillman.

Leaving the Texas Panhandle behind
Goodbye to the rolling plains
And the cold Winter wind
I have finally cast off its chains

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Hesitate

Why do you hesitate?
Please don’t wait
You must know my feelings are true
There is no one but you


Since we met
Our course … Read the rest

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Free as a Bird

Honesty is my code
I am a man of my word
However, at times it’s a heavy load
It might be nice to be free … Read the rest

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