Where Little Hands

like the beating of distant drums
to announce an army comes
so thumps the little heart
a brand new start

softly we go now
into a future we do plow
Where Little Hands
change all our plans

by and by
three became 13 minus nine
will wonders never cease?
may fortunes ever increase

The Beacon to the Free

this momentary fright
of the limit to delight
puts us in hand
the truth of this land

harsh though it be
for eternity
The Beacon to the Free
this land shall be

one nation
forever in imagination
without limit to our souls
forever against the cold

In a Quiet Way

little she is troubled nights
begging for safety from her plights
wiser beings know
the troubles are all her own

she in her bed must stay
and learn to play
In a Quiet Way
at the end of the day

as the teacher would say
a quick drop off is the best way
so 4 year olds can fall asleep
and rest deeply in their dreams

Troubles Roll On

a little birdie
told me
that soon we
would see

a new glory rise
the ebbing of tide
Troubles Roll On
a new song is sung

all storms
by the wind are given forms
so soon to blow out
and pass on do not doubt