As strong as the stream, That runs to the sea
Listen to these words, Listen to my soul.
As if that of yesterday, Brings sorrow or joy today
Innocently as young children, Who laugh, grow, & play
Listen to these words, Listen to my soul.
Brisk like the morning dew, Tranquil as a sunrise
Like a willful dependence, Or receiving some grand surprise
Smooth as a melodic melody, Accompanying a rhythmic rhyme
Continuously as a star, That shines throughout time
Listen to these words, Listen to my soul.
Purposeful as a congregation, Extravagant as a jubilee
Forgiving as if thy, Pardon thine worst enemy
Fierce like ravaging waves, Delightful as something sweet
As cold like the polar caps, Or bitter as admitting defeat
Comforting as a lounge, As frightening as a scare
Entertaining like a show, Important as oxygen in the air
Ascertain these words, Listen to my soul.
Listen to these words…
Feel into these words…
Ascertain these words, Listen to my soul
Like a whisper through the wind, Or precious moments that lovers spend;
As continuous as a memory, Relived over & over again
Like being cornered against the wall, With no choice but to give your all
As if to treat trivial matters big, While serious matters so small
Like a dream of life, Fresh as a breath of liberation
Inherited as genes, To the future generation
Ascertain these words, Listen to my soul………
As strong as the stream, That runs to the sea
Listen to these words, Listen to my soul.
December 2008.
Listen to these words, Listen to my soul.
As if that of yesterday, Brings sorrow or joy today
Innocently as young children, Who laugh, grow, & play
Listen to these words, Listen to my soul.
Brisk like the morning dew, Tranquil as a sunrise
Like a willful dependence, Or receiving some grand surprise
Smooth as a melodic melody, Accompanying a rhythmic rhyme
Continuously as a star, That shines throughout time
Listen to these words, Listen to my soul.
Purposeful as a congregation, Extravagant as a jubilee
Forgiving as if thy, Pardon thine worst enemy
Fierce like ravaging waves, Delightful as something sweet
As cold like the polar caps, Or bitter as admitting defeat
Comforting as a lounge, As frightening as a scare
Entertaining like a show, Important as oxygen in the air
Ascertain these words, Listen to my soul.
Listen to these words…
Feel into these words…
Ascertain these words, Listen to my soul
Like a whisper through the wind, Or precious moments that lovers spend;
As continuous as a memory, Relived over & over again
Like being cornered against the wall, With no choice but to give your all
As if to treat trivial matters big, While serious matters so small
Like a dream of life, Fresh as a breath of liberation
Inherited as genes, To the future generation
Ascertain these words, Listen to my soul………
As strong as the stream, That runs to the sea
Listen to these words, Listen to my soul.
December 2008.
- Will Carter, Jr.