Month: May 2025

• Wanderlust’s Embrace

  👀: 5

  Beneath celestial tides, we drift—
  your laughter, a comet stitching the sky.
  Each road bends like a whispered secret,
  your hand the compass I trust.

  Salt-kissed shores trace our shadows long,
  horizons blush where your gaze begins.
  We name constellations after fleeting towns—
  Rio, Kyoto, Marrakech—each syllable a hymn.

  Through emerald forests, your voice hums maps,
  moss clings to time as we lose the trail.
  Mountains bow to your stubborn stride,
  their snows melting into our shared tale.

  No atlas holds what we’ve etched in wind—
  the ache of deserts, cities dissolved to dawn.
  Love, not a destination, but the miles spun,
  two restless souls where the earth still yawns.

  May 24, 2025

  country, love

  ---

• Wyoming Wind

  👀: 6

  Verse 1
  Got the Tetons in my rearview, sky on fire,
  Dusty boots kickin’ up a prairie desire.
  Antelope dash where the sagebrush grows tall,
  Whispers of wild in the coyote’s late call.

  Chorus
  Oh, Wyoming wind, carry me home,
  Through rivers of stars where the bison roam.
  Small towns hummin’ like a old railroad line,
  Hearts beat free ‘neath these pines and sunshine.
  Wyoooomin’ wind, let your secrets unfold—
  I’m chasin’ the wild this dirt road still holds.

  Verse 2
  Jackson’s neon fades as the diner lights glow,
  Strangers swap stories ‘bout the snow comin’ slow.
  A waitress named June serves her mom’s cherry pie,
  Laugh lines map the miles ‘neath that big open sky.

  Chorus
  Oh, Wyoming wind, carry me home,
  Past red canyon walls where the eagles still roam.
  Wild mustangs thunder where the highways don’t bend,
  In every small sunset, I find me a friend.

  Bridge
  Steel guitar nights, campfire stories take flight,
  A million old footprints in moonbeam white.
  The Bighorn’s my compass, the Wind River’s my name—
  No compass could hold this untamed heart’s flame.

  Outro
  So I’ll drift where the pronghorn and pine shadows play,
  Wyoming wind, lead me deeper each day.
  Through ghost towns and graze lands, my soul’s always known—
  This wild, endless wonder’s the only home I’ll own.

  May 24, 2025

  country

  ---

• The Great Vacation Raincheck

  👀: 6

  I packed my bags with dreams so bright,
  A sunny trip, a pure delight,
  Sunhat, shades, and flip-flops too—
  Ready for the sky so blue.

  The morning dawned with promise clear,
  My travel plans, the perfect gear,
  Then suddenly, the skies turned grey—
  “Uh-oh,” I thought, “It’s showtime, rain!”

  The beach? More like a muddy slip,
  Sandcastle plans? They took a trip,
  My umbrella flipped and flopped,
  My hair, a soggy mop, nonstop.

  The boat? Sailed away in a splash,
  The picnic? Now just a soggy crash,
  All the sightseeing, damp and drab,
  My vacation’s wet and kinda drab.

  But hey, at least I didn’t drown,
  And I found humor in the frown,
  Who needs sunshine, shiny and bright,
  When laughter’s free and wrongs feel right?

  So here’s to rain on vacation days,
  To soggy socks and cloudy haze,
  Because sometimes, when plans go awry,
  The best adventure’s a soggy pie!

  May 24, 2025

  life

  ---

• A Day with a Mysterious Beauty

  👀: 5

  Oh, what fun to spend a day with her grace,
  A beautiful lady with a witty face!
  No need for drama or a red-carpet scene,
  She’s got charm in spades, or so it would seem.

  We’ll chat about stars and secrets untold,
  Or dance through the park, bold and uncontrolled.
  She won’t spill your coffee or forget your name,
  But might vanish in laughter, leaving you in the game.

  Imagine a stroll—her as your delight,
  With a smile that sparkles in the soft moonlight.
  “No flaws to confess,” she’d tease with a wink,
  While you trip over words, trying not to blink.

  So let’s dream up adventures in this playful tale,
  With a beautiful lady who never grows stale.
  Spending time with her? A whimsical bliss,
  Who needs reality when fantasy’s like this?

  May 24, 2025

  love

  ---

• Happy Mother’s Day from Brody the Dachshund

  👀: 11

  Oh, dear Mom, it’s me, Brody, your little fur ball,
  With my long body and ears that flop, I’m here to enthral!
  I’m your dachshund sidekick, always by your side,
  Chasing squirrels and dreams, with you as my guide.

  You feed me my treats and scratch my itchy spots,
  Take me on adventures in the park’s twisty plots.
  When I’m feeling blue or my tail won’t wag high,
  Your hugs and your laughter make the world feel right.

  You’re the queen of our home, with a heart so grand,
  Turning ordinary days into a magical land.
  From belly rubs to bedtime snuggles so tight,
  I’m the luckiest pup, ’cause you’re my light.

  So, on this Mother’s Day, I bark with pure joy,
  For the best mom ever—my favorite girl!
  Thank you for loving me, tail to nose,
  Happy Mother’s Day, Mom—from your devoted Brody, of course!

  Love Brody

  May 24, 2025

  friendship, life

  ---

• Echoes of Grafton

  👀: 7

  Beneath the cottonwoods’ skeletal sigh,
  adobe walls cradle the ache of the sky.
  A cradle once rocked where the Virgin River runs thin—
  now dust claims the hymns where a schoolhouse stood in.

  Windows, gap-toothed, howl hymns unsung,
  their shattered psalms cling to ropes long unstrung.
  Footprints linger in mud turned to stone,
  names etched in whispers on a grave’s sun-bleached bone.

  The orchards grow wild with the weight of the years,
  their roots claw the earth, drinking saltwater tears.
  At dusk, shadows stitch through the sagebrush and thorn—
  the ghost of a plowman still calling the dawn.

  The mesa keeps vigil, its sandstone lips sealed,
  holding secrets the floodwaters never revealed.
  Moonlight sifts soft through the rafters’ decay—
  Grafton’s bones breathe, but the living stay away.

  May 24, 2025

  history, life

  ---

• For Carolyn’s Bright Day

  👀: 5

  Happy Birthday, Carolyn, let’s cheer—
  Sparkles dance for your special year!
  Candles glow like stars above,
  Warmth and laughter, wrapped in love.

  Your smile’s a sunrise, bold and true,
  Painting skies in joyful hues.
  Kindness blooms where your steps tread,
  Sweetest wishes, onward spread!

  May dreams take flight on ribbons of light,
  Adventures hum through day and night.
  With every step, new stories begin—
  Here’s to you—let the cheers ring in!

  May 24, 2025

  friendship

  ---

• Heaven’s Handiwork

  👀: 6

  (Verse 1)
  God rolled up His sleeves, spun the stars into place,
  Whispered your name as He shaped my face.
  Mixed a little grit with a heart true and steady,
  Said, “Son, you’re hers—be ready, be ready.”

  (Chorus)
  Oh, He wrote your laugh in my blueprint,
  Stitched my soul to your rhythm’s hint.
  Every wrong turn, every closed door,
  Led me to you—what I was made for!
  Yeah, the Maker’s plan was always you—
  I’m His answered prayer in boots and blue!

  (Verse 2)
  He let me stumble through a thousand lonely nights,
  Till your smile hit like porchlight, warm and bright.
  Carved my calluses to hold your tears,
  Built this love to outlast the years.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, He wrote your laugh in my blueprint,
  Stitched my soul to your rhythm’s hint.
  Every wrong turn, every closed door,
  Led me to you—what I was made for!
  Yeah, the Maker’s plan was always you—
  I’m His answered prayer in boots and blue!

  (Bridge)
  Ain’t no accident, this ring of gold—
  Heaven’s fingerprints, a story told.
  From Adam’s rib to this old truck seat,
  You’re my gospel, baby, sweet repeat.

  (Outro)
  So when the doubts roll in like thunder,
  Remember, darlin’—we’re His wonder!
  Every heartbeat’s a hymn, it’s true:
  God made me just to love you.

  (Whispered)
  …Just to love you.

  May 24, 2025

  Christian, God

  ---

• Divine Design

  👀: 3

  (Verse 1)
  Before the dawn broke, He breathed life into clay,
  Wove your spirit with mine as the angels prayed.
  Took His time carving patience, mercy, and trust—
  Said, “This love is My covenant, fashioned from dust.”

  (Chorus)
  Oh, He poured His grace in my veins,
  Turned my scars into a vessel for your pain.
  Every valley walked, every cross I bore,
  Led me to you—His forevermore.
  Now I’m standing here, redeemed and true—
  God wrote your name in my heart’s tattoo.

  (Verse 2)
  I was a wandering soul, lost in the night,
  Till your faith shone like Scripture, pure and bright.
  He let me break so His light could seep through—
  Two flawed souls made new, chasing His view.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, He poured His grace in my veins,
  Turned my scars into a vessel for your pain.
  Every valley walked, every cross I bore,
  Led me to you—His forevermore.
  Now I’m standing here, redeemed and true—
  God wrote your name in my heart’s tattoo.

  (Bridge)
  This ring’s a hymn, our vows His refrain,
  Sanctified fire where pride once raged.
  From Eden’s ache to this altar flame,
  We’re the miracle only He could frame.

  (Outro)
  So when the world shouts we’ll never last,
  We’ll trace the nail marks where He held fast.
  With every breath, let heaven ring through:
  “I made you hers, and her heart for You.”

  (Softly)
  …For His glory.

  May 24, 2025

  Christian, God

  ---

• Paintin’ the Town

  👀: 5

  Verse 1:
  Friday night, the sun goes down,
  Grab my boots, headin’ into town.
  With the boys and the girls, we’re feelin’ alive,
  Got a cooler full of dreams, man, we’re ready to ride.

  Chorus:
  We’re paintin’ the town, with laughter and cheer,
  Singin’ our songs, let’s raise a cold beer.
  Under the stars, we’ll dance ‘til it’s light,
  With friends by my side, everything feels right.

  Verse 2:
  Hit the old bar where the band starts to play,
  Two-steppin’ close, we’ll sway the night away.
  With every round, our worries fade,
  In this little corner, we’ve got it made.

  Chorus:
  We’re paintin’ the town, with laughter and cheer,
  Singin’ our songs, let’s raise a cold beer.
  Under the stars, we’ll dance ‘til it’s light,
  With friends by my side, everything feels right.

  Bridge:
  We’ll chase the moon, let the night take its course,
  With each story shared, we’re feelin’ the force.
  From the laughter that echoes to the memories we find,
  These moments together, they’re one of a kind.

  Chorus:
  We’re paintin’ the town, with laughter and cheer,
  Singin’ our songs, let’s raise a cold beer.
  Under the stars, we’ll dance ‘til it’s light,
  With friends by my side, everything feels right.

  Outro:
  So here’s to the nights that we’ll never forget,
  With hearts full of joy and no hint of regret.
  We’re paintin’ the town, let the good times roll,
  In this crazy life, we’re livin’ it whole.

  May 24, 2025

  friendship, life

  ---

• My Forever, My Love

  👀: 7

  In every dawn, your smile’s the light,
  A gentle glow that makes my world bright.
  Your eyes, like stars, they softly gleam,
  Guiding my heart through every dream.

  Your beauty, more than skin so fair,
  Is in your kindness, your tender care.
  A soul so pure, a laugh so true,
  My heart beats stronger just for you.

  With every touch, you heal my fears,
  Turning my doubts to joyful tears.
  You are my joy, my peace, my grace,
  The sweetest smile upon your face.

  I thank the stars for bringing you near,
  For making my life so crystal clear.
  Forever yours, I vow to be,
  Loving you endlessly, endlessly.

  May 24, 2025

  life, love

  ---

• Twenty-Four Keys Gone

  👀: 7

  (Verse 1)
  He pulled up in that old red truck, sunset on his brow,
  Found his boots in a cardboard box, “Don’t come in now.”
  She stood behind a deadbolt’s glare, curtains drawn tight,
  Twenty-four years whispered by… now just a porch light.

  (Chorus)
  Twenty-four keys gone, no reason why,
  A heart locked up tighter than a July-dry sky.
  She threw out his memories but kept his goodbye,
  Twenty-four years… now just a lonesome drive by.

  (Verse 2)
  The swing where they laughed at the rain’s slow beat,
  Now holds a note signed “Don’t you dare speak.”
  Her eyes were cold as a Wichita wind,
  Leavin’ him guessin’ where love’s end began.

  (Chorus)
  Twenty-four keys gone, no trail to track,
  Just a ring in his pocket and a past he can’t pack.
  She’s a shadow in the window, he’s a ghost in the road,
  Twenty-four years… now an empty bed’s code.

  (Bridge)
  Did he miss the signs in the coffee-cup dawn?
  Or forget the tune to her heart’s quiet song?
  The silence screams louder than a slammed screen door—
  Now he’s pourin’ his truth into a whiskey-roar.

  (Outro)
  The highway don’t answer, the stars just pretend,
  Twenty-four keys gone… and a love with no end.
  She walked off the dance floor, left the record on spin,
  Twenty-four years… and a keyhole’s grim grin.

  May 24, 2025

  life

  ---

• Happy Birthday Colleen

  👀: 8

  Happy Birthday, dear Colleen, shining bright,
  A guiding star, a beacon of light.
  A principal with a heart so kind,
  With love and warmth that’s rare to find.

  Your leadership, a steady hand,
  Inspiring all across the land.
  A heart full of gold, so pure and true,
  We’re grateful for all you do.

  Today we celebrate your special day,
  With joy and laughter on display.
  May love and happiness surround you,
  And all your dreams come shining through.

  Here’s to you, our shining star,
  The finest principal, by far!
  Happy birthday, Colleen, with love so grand,
  You make the world a better land.

  May 24, 2025

  friendship

  ---

• Golden Hour in Her Arms

  👀: 5

  Verse 1
  She’s sippin’ sweet tea in a sundress glow,
  Sunset paints her laugh like a radio.
  We chase the fireflies down that old dirt road,
  Every moment’s a song we already know.

  Chorus
  Oh, it’s golden hour in her arms,
  Dancin’ barefoot on this farm.
  Livin’ on love and a little bit of wine,
  Heaven’s just a porch swing, her hand in mine.

  Verse 2
  She hums the tune of a broke-down tune,
  I strum this old guitar, we’re harmonizin’ soon.
  Windows down, we ride where the wind decides,
  Her smile’s the map to this paradise.

  Chorus
  Oh, it’s golden hour in her arms,
  Dancin’ barefoot on this farm.
  Livin’ on love and a little bit of wine,
  Heaven’s just a porch swing, her hand in mine.

  Bridge
  We’ll grow old where the wildflowers bloom,
  Every wrinkle a verse in our lifelong tune.
  Through the highs, the lows, the in-between,
  She’s my always, my never-leave.

  Chorus
  Oh, it’s golden hour in her arms,
  Dancin’ barefoot on this farm.
  Livin’ on love and a little bit of wine,
  Heaven’s just a porch swing, her hand in mine.

  Outro
  So here’s to the dust and the diamond nights,
  A beautiful lady makes the whole world right.
  Yeah, every heartbeat’s a country rhyme—
  Forever’s just us, slow dancin’ through time.

  May 22, 2025

  country, life

  ---

• Forever in the Fields

  👀: 11

  Verse 1
  We were young, hands in the dirt, planting prayers,
  Sunrise faith in a small-town square.
  You whispered Psalms, I hummed the tune,
  Two hearts rooted in something true.

  Chorus
  Side by side, we’ll grow old in these rows,
  Love like wheat, bending slow as it goes.
  God’s hands hold every season we’re sown,
  Eternity’s harvest—where our hearts find home.

  Verse 2
  Years turned pages, storms tested the vine,
  Hair turned silver, but your eyes still shine.
  Through every drought, we knelt and stayed,
  Our love an altar grace never swayed.

  Chorus
  Side by side, we’ll grow old in these rows,
  Love like wheat, bending slow as it goes.
  God’s hands hold every season we’re sown,
  Eternity’s harvest—where our hearts find home.

  Bridge
  When the final sunset fades to gold,
  We’ll trade these fields for streets of stone.
  No goodbye, just a “Hallelujah” rise,
  Forever young in the arms of the Divine.

  Outro
  Oh, we’ll grow old just to stay brand new,
  Heaven’s horizon, me and you.
  Every wrinkle a hymn, every scar a verse—
  Our forever story, written in the universe.

  May 22, 2025

  Christian, life

  ---

• Shine His Light

  👀: 6

  (Verse 1)
  In my heart, there’s a burning flame,
  A love that calls me by His name.
  I want the world to see His grace,
  To shine His light in every place.

  (Pre-Chorus)
  With every step, I’ll follow Him,
  His mercy flowing deep within.
  Let His love be my guiding star,
  To show the world just who we are.

  (Chorus)
  We must show God in our lives and hearts,
  Living out His love in every part.
  Doing His will, shining His light,
  Reflecting Christ in day and night.
  Oh, let us be His hands, His voice,
  In His presence, we make the choice—
  To love, to serve, to be His song,
  Showing the world where we belong.

  (Verse 2)
  His spirit moves in every deed,
  Planting hope and faith’s seed.
  We’re called to love with open arms,
  To bring His peace and healing charms.

  (Pre-Chorus)
  With every word and every deed,
  We plant the truth, we meet the need.
  His love in us, a shining ray,
  To lead the lost along the way.

  (Chorus)
  We must show God in our lives and hearts,
  Living out His love in every part.
  Doing His will, shining His light,
  Reflecting Christ in day and night.
  Oh, let us be His hands, His voice,
  In His presence, we make the choice—
  To love, to serve, to be His song,
  Showing the world where we belong.

  (Bridge)
  Let our lives be a testimony,
  Of His grace and victory.
  In every act, let love be shown,
  A reflection of His throne.

  (Chorus)
  We must show God in our lives and hearts,
  Living out His love in every part.
  Doing His will, shining His light,
  Reflecting Christ in day and night.
  Oh, let us be His hands, His voice,
  In His presence, we make the choice—
  To love, to serve, to be His song,
  Showing the world where we belong.

  (Outro)
  Shine His light, let His love flow,
  In our hearts, let everyone know—
  We’re His children, called to be,
  A shining hope for all to see.

  May 22, 2025

  Christian, life

  ---

• April to May

  👀: 11

  Verse 1
  April’s tears fell cold on my skin,
  We whispered dreams where the storms rolled in.
  You held me close when the thunder roared—
  A love like lightning, raw and poured.
  Your voice cracked, “Don’t let go…”
  In that downpour, I finally know—

  Chorus
  Oh, April’s ache, May’s wild embrace—
  You’re the bloom that shattered the night I couldn’t face.
  Through the flood, we bled our fears,
  Now your laughter’s the sun through all my years.
  New beginnings? No—second chance,
  You’re the hurricane that healed my half-drowned heart’s dance.

  Verse 2
  Sun broke through the gray like your stubborn smile,
  Turned every scar to a petal’s fragile trial.
  Your hands still tremble when you say my name—
  May’s alive, and love’s no longer chains.

  Bridge
  Every storm we survived gave these flowers their veins,
  Your tears water the ground where forever remains…

  Outro
  So let May’s wind burn the old maps,
  We’re the phoenix, the flood, the love that collapses traps.
  (Repeat chorus, raw harmony swell)

  Haunting pedal steel, vocals cracking on “second chance,” layered harmonies like a storm’s aftershock.

  Post-Chorus Whisper
  (Soft, trembling)
  “April’s broken glass… May’s old porch swing…
  Your heartbeat’s the proof that spring can fix anything.”

  May 22, 2025

  life

  ---

• Forever Starts Tonight

  👀: 4

  (Verse 1)
  We chased fireflies down old backroads,
  Laughin’ loud with the windows rolled.
  Years turned pages, but my heart always knew—
  The best part of my story was standin’ next to you.

  (Chorus)
  So let’s say “I do” under a harvest moon,
  Darlin’, this love’s a melody I’ll never stop hummin’ too.
  You’re my best friend, my compass, my home,
  With every breath, I swear, I’m never lettin’ you go.
  From this moment on, it’s your hand in mine,
  Forever starts tonight.

  (Verse 2)
  You’re the coffee steam on my slow Monday mornin’,
  The steady beat my whole world’s sworn in.
  Through every crack, every storm, every wrong turn,
  It’s always been you—the fire in my soul that burns.

  (Chorus)
  So let’s say “I do” under a harvest moon,
  Darlin’, this love’s a melody I’ll never stop hummin’ too.
  You’re my best friend, my compass, my home,
  With every breath, I swear, I’m never lettin’ you go.
  From this moment on, it’s your hand in mine,
  Forever starts tonight.

  (Bridge)
  No shadows long enough to dim this light,
  I’d cross oceans, babe, just to get it right.
  A thousand lifetimes wouldn’t be enough—
  I’m yours in the easy and the rough.

  (Outro)
  So here’s my heart, no strings, no end in sight,
  My always, my forever, my whole damn life.
  Yeah, darlin’, forever starts tonight.

  May 22, 2025

  life

  ---

• May Flowers and Love

  👀: 5

  (Verse 1)
  The sun is shining, the sky so blue,
  Fields of daisies, they’re calling me and you.
  The world’s waking up, like a sweet serenade,
  With every petal that falls, our love’s being made.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, May flowers blooming, bright as your smile,
  The fragrance of spring makes this heart go wild.
  With every gentle breeze, I can feel it’s true,
  Love is in the air, darling, it’s me and you.

  (Verse 2)
  The cherry blossoms dance in the warm sunlight,
  Holding your hand feels so perfectly right.
  We’ll stroll through the gardens, where the wild things grow,
  In this season of love, we’ll let our hearts show.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, May flowers blooming, bright as your smile,
  The fragrance of spring makes this heart go wild.
  With every gentle breeze, I can feel it’s true,
  Love is in the air, darling, it’s me and you.

  (Bridge)
  With every sunrise, our dreams start anew,
  Just like the flowers, I’m blossoming too.
  We’ll write our story, let the whole world see,
  In this garden of love, you’re everything to me.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, May flowers blooming, bright as your smile,
  The fragrance of spring makes this heart go wild.
  With every gentle breeze, I can feel it’s true,
  Love is in the air, darling, it’s me and you.

  (Outro)
  So let’s dance in the meadow, ‘neath the sky so wide,
  With May flowers blooming, I’ll always be by your side.
  In this season of love, we’ll forever stay,
  With every flower that blooms, I love you more each day.

  May 22, 2025

  life

  ---

• May Flowers in the Air

  👀: 10

  (Verse 1)
  The sun is rising, casting shadows on the ground,
  Fields of blossoms whisper, love is all around.
  Every soft breeze carries sweet melodies,
  In this moment, darling, it’s just you and me.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, May flowers blooming, your smile lights the way,
  In the fragrance of spring, I’m lost in the sway.
  With every gentle sigh, our hearts align anew,
  Love is in the air, babe, it’s always been you.

  (Verse 2)
  Cherry blossoms falling, dancing in the light,
  Holding you close, everything feels so right.
  Through the lush gardens, where dreams take flight,
  In this season of wonder, our love shines bright.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, May flowers blooming, your smile lights the way,
  In the fragrance of spring, I’m lost in the sway.
  With every gentle sigh, our hearts align anew,
  Love is in the air, babe, it’s always been you.

  (Bridge)
  With every sunrise, our hopes come alive,
  Just like the flowers, together we thrive.
  Let’s write our story, let the world see,
  In this garden of love, you’re everything to me.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, May flowers blooming, your smile lights the way,
  In the fragrance of spring, I’m lost in the sway.
  With every gentle sigh, our hearts align anew,
  Love is in the air, babe, it’s always been you.

  (Outro)
  So let’s dance in the meadow, where the sky meets the ground,
  With May flowers blooming, our love knows no bounds.
  In this season of hope, we’ll forever stay,
  With every flower that blooms, I love you more each day.

  May 22, 2025

  life

  ---

• Happy Birthday Rap

  👀: 5

  Yo, yo, yo!
  It’s Billy’s birthday, let’s make some noise,
  Celebratin’ the man, the legend, the boy,
  So gather ’round, ’cause we’re here to say,
  Happy, happy birthday, Billy, today’s your day!

  Verse 1:
  Yo, Billy, it’s your special day,
  Turnin’ up, no time to delay,
  Gonna eat cake, got the candles lit,
  Make a wish, yeah, you know you’re it!

  Chorus:
  Happy birthday, Billy, we’re here to cheer,
  Wishing you joy, love, and a whole lot of cheer,
  Dance, smile, ‘cause it’s your time to shine,
  Today’s your day, so everything’s divine!

  Verse 2:
  From sunrise to sunset, we’re feelin’ the vibe,
  Celebratin’ you, yeah, you’re the guy,
  Got the crew, got the beats, got the flow,
  Billy’s birthday, let’s go, let’s go!

  Bridge:
  So blow out those candles, make a big wish,
  Dream big, Billy, life’s your dish,
  Surrounded by friends, family, and love,
  Cheers to you, sent from above!

  Outro:
  Yeah, that’s right, it’s all about you,
  Happy birthday, Billy, we love what you do,
  Keep shinin’ bright, keep risin’ high,
  Have the best birthday, now let’s fly!

  Happy birthday, Billy! Hope your day’s as awesome as you are!

  May 22, 2025

  friendship

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• New Beginning from the Waste of the Past

  👀: 5

  In the garden where shadows softly fade,
  Each ending whispers, a promise made,
  Petals fall like memories, rich and deep,
  From the soil of the past, new dreams weep.

  A compost of losses, of heartaches and tears,
  Nurtures the blooms that dispel our fears.
  What once lay in darkness, forgotten and torn,
  Now rises with vigor, reborn with the morn.

  The daisies and roses, in colors so bright,
  Dance in the sunlight, a glorious sight.
  For every decay, there’s a seed that will sprout,
  In the cycle of life, there’s no room for doubt.

  The fragrance of growth mingles sweet with the past,
  Each root intertwined, a story amassed.
  From remnants of sorrow, new beauty will grow,
  A tapestry woven, where hope starts to flow.

  So let go of the shadows that cling to your heart,
  Embrace the unfolding, the world’s work of art.
  For every ending, a canvas anew,
  In the garden of life, there’s always a view.

  With each flower that blooms, let your spirit take wing,
  In the dance of existence, find joy in the spring.
  For in every farewell, find the promise of light,
  An ending is merely a beginning in sight.

  May 22, 2025

  life

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• Barnwood and Hymns

  👀: 6

  Verse 1
  We were just kids on an old dirt road,
  Saplings of faith where the bluegrass grows.
  You sang amen with a twang in your cheek,
  Dusty pews and the creek’s soft beat.

  Refrain
  Oh, our love’s a fiddle’s cry, Tuned by time ‘neath God’s wide sky. Hand in hand, we’ll till and tend, ‘Til the harvest has no end.

  Verse 2
  Life threw stones, but we built a home,
  Calloused palms, homemade wine, firefly glow.
  You darned my jeans, I patched the eaves,
  Prayers like smoke from the hickory leaves.

  Refrain
  Oh, our love’s a fiddle’s cry, Tuned by time ‘neath God’s wide sky. Hand in hand, we’ll till and tend, ‘Til the harvest has no end.

  Bridge
  When the last creek runs and the pines all sigh,
  We’ll hitch our souls to the Great By-and-By.
  No grave, no stone—just a front porch swing,
  In the house He built where the choirbirds sing.

  Verse 3
  Now the grandkids spin in the yard we cleared,
  Your voice still steady, my beard turned sheer.
  We’ll fade like cornstalks, frost-kissed and lean,
  But Heaven’s roots stay evergreen.

  Refrain
  Oh, our love’s a fiddle’s cry, Tuned by time ‘nce God’s wide sky. Hand in hand, we’ll till and tend, ‘Til the harvest has no end.

  Outro (whispered, with harmonica hum)
  Every laugh line’s a lullaby,
  Every gray hair’s a cloud in God’s sky.
  We’ll be two oaks in the sweet bye-and-bye—
  Barnwood and hymns, you and I.

  May 21, 2025

  country

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• Starlit Spells & Evergreen Bones

  👀: 4

  Verse I
  We were seedlings in a twilight grove,
  Your laugh a charm, my pulse a trove—
  You spun the moon on a silver thread,
  I brewed the dawn where the phoenix tread.

  Refrain
  Oh, our love’s a whispered rune, Two souls grafted to the ancient tune. Time’s a moth in the lantern’s glow, Eternity sewn in the roots below.

  Verse II
  Winters gnawed, but we conjured spring—
  Knotted scars into kite-wing strings.
  You wove my wounds with a nettle’s kiss,
  I stitched your storms into starry mist.

  Refrain
  Oh, our love’s a whispered rune, Two souls grafted to the ancient tune. Time’s a moth in the lantern’s glow, Eternity sewn in the roots below.

  Bridge
  When the last oak sighs and the constellations fray,
  We’ll dissolve like salt in the Milky Way.
  No tomb, no shroud—just a waltz in the dew,
  Where the World-Tree drinks what our hearts once knew.

  Verse III
  Centuries nest in your crow’s-feet lines,
  My beard frost-kissed by the comet’s wine.
  The earth forgets, but the heavens keep
  Two sapling ghosts in the marrow-deep.

  Refrain
  Oh, our love’s a whispered rune, Two souls grafted to the ancient tune. Time’s a moth in the lantern’s glow, Eternity sewn in the roots below.

  Outro (soft, with wind-chime cadence)
  Every wrinkle’s a map we’ve traced,
  Your voice the hymn no spell can erase.
  We’ll be stardust and moss when the wands all break—
  A lullaby the void can’t take.

  May 21, 2025

  love

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• Garden of My Heart

  👀: 4

  In the garden of my heart, you bloom,
  A radiant light that chases away the gloom.
  With every laugh, every whispered sigh,
  You weave a tapestry where love can fly.

  You are my friend, my anchor, my guide,
  In life’s wild dance, you stand by my side.
  Through every storm, through sunlit days,
  Your love is a compass, leading my ways.

  Your laughter, a melody, sweet and clear,
  A symphony of joy that I hold dear.
  In your embrace, I find my home,
  With you, my love, I am never alone.

  With every glance, every tender kiss,
  You fill my world with boundless bliss.
  Thank you for being my lover, my light,
  My partner in dreams, my heart’s delight.

  So here’s my vow, in this simple rhyme,
  To cherish you always, through all of time.
  You mean everything, my darling, it’s true—
  Forever and always, I’ll love only you.

  May 21, 2025

  love

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• Love Breaks Through

  👀: 4

  Verse 1
  You bloom like wildflowers in the summer heat,
  Your sunshine melts the shadows at my feet.
  Every laugh, every sigh, cuts through the blue,
  We’re dancin’ in a sky where love breaks through.

  Verse 2
  You’re my rock in this two-steppin’ life we’re livin’,
  Through storms or blue skies, you keep on givin’.
  Your heart’s a homemade map, my North Star true,
  Guidin’ me home, no matter where I roam for you.

  Chorus
  Oh, your laugh’s a sweet guitar on heaven’s radio,
  Playin’ joy so loud, the whole world knows.
  In your arms, I’m right where I belong—
  You’re my always, my forever, my home.

  Verse 3
  Every kiss tastes like mornin’ coffee slow,
  Ain’t no hill we can’t climb, no road too low.
  You’re the firefly glow in my darkest night,
  My lover, my light, my reason to fight.

  Bridge
  I’ll shout it in a honky-tonk, whisper it in the pines,
  Promise you this heart’s yours ’til the end of time.
  In an old truck, on a dirt road, just us two—
  Forever and always, I’ll sing “I love you.”

  Chorus
  Oh, your laugh’s a sweet guitar on heaven’s radio,
  Playin’ joy so loud, the whole world knows.
  In your arms, I’m right where I belong—
  You’re my always, my forever, my home.

  Outro
  Repeat chorus

  May 21, 2025

  love

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• Free as the Wind

  👀: 5

  Verse 1
  Whiskey sunsets, dust on my boots,
  Open highway hummin’ through my roots.
  Steering wheel preachin’ an old gospel truth—
  Don’t fence the river, let the mountain move.

  Chorus
  I’m free as the wind, wild as the pines,
  Got the stars in my pocket, no chains on my mind.
  Ain’t chasing no shadows, just chasin’ the light—
  Like a ghost in the canyon, I vanish by night.

  Verse 2
  Truck-stop coffee, a heart full of rain,
  Memories rust but the road stays the same.
  Freedom’s a lover you can’t tie down—
  She’s a firefly town in the rearview now.

  Chorus
  I’m free as the wind, wild as the pines,
  Got the stars in my pocket, no chains on my mind.
  Ain’t trading tomorrows for yesterdays’ lies—
  Just a gypsy soul with a endless sky.

  Bridge
  Someday they’ll carve my name in the blue,
  But till then, the horizon’s my Sunday pew.
  Let the choir sing in a V8 roar—
  Heaven’s a backroad, forevermore.

  Outro
  Free as the wind…

  May 21, 2025

  country

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• Good Times Rollin

  👀: 5

  Verse 1:
  It’s Friday night, the sun sinks low,
  Got my crew and a truckload of cold ones to go.
  Hit up the diner, grab a bite to eat,
  Then we’re out on the town, feelin’ that heartbeat.

  Pre-Chorus:
  Laughter echoes down Main Street,
  With every step, we’re dancin’ to the beat.
  Raise your glass, let’s make a toast,
  To the nights we’ll remember, the friends we love most.

  Chorus:
  We’re paintin’ the town, yeah, we’re livin’ it up,
  With a bottle of whiskey and a red solo cup.
  Underneath the stars, we’ll sing our song,
  With the world at our feet, we can’t go wrong.
  So here’s to the nights that we’ll never forget,
  With good times rollin’, there ain’t no regret.

  Verse 2:
  Down at the honky-tonk, the band starts to play,
  Two-steppin’ close, we’re lost in the sway.
  The jukebox is crankin’ our favorite tunes,
  With the moonlight glowin’, we’re singin’ at the dunes.

  Pre-Chorus:
  Every laugh, every cheer, it’s a memory we make,
  In this little slice of heaven, we’ve got what it takes.
  Raise your glass, let’s make a toast,
  To the nights we’ll remember, the friends we love most.

  Chorus:
  We’re paintin’ the town, yeah, we’re livin’ it up,
  With a bottle of whiskey and a red solo cup.
  Underneath the stars, we’ll sing our song,
  With the world at our feet, we can’t go wrong.
  So here’s to the nights that we’ll never forget,
  With good times rollin’, there ain’t no regret.

  Bridge:
  When the sun starts risin’, we’ll still be here,
  Chasin’ the daylight with a laugh and a cheer.
  These moments are golden, they’re worth more than gold,
  With friends by my side, we’ll never grow old.

  Chorus:
  We’re paintin’ the town, yeah, we’re livin’ it up,
  With a bottle of whiskey and a red solo cup.
  Underneath the stars, we’ll sing our song,
  With the world at our feet, we can’t go wrong.
  So here’s to the nights that we’ll never forget,
  With good times rollin’, there ain’t no regret.

  Outro:
  So let’s keep this party rollin’ until the break of dawn,
  With laughter and love, we’ll carry on.
  We’re paintin’ the town, come on, let it flow,
  In this life of ours, it’s the best kind of show.

  May 21, 2025

  country, friendship

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• My Love

  👀: 2

  In the quiet glow of morning light,
  Your laughter dances, pure and bright.
  With every glance, my heart takes flight,
  You are my joy, my endless delight.

  Through every season, hand in hand,
  Together we’ve built our promised land.
  In your embrace, I forever stand,
  A love so deep, it’s truly grand.

  Your smile, a beacon on the darkest days,
  Guides me gently through life’s winding maze.
  With you, my love, I’ve found my ways,
  In your warmth, my spirit plays.

  Thank you for being my anchor, my muse,
  In every moment, it’s you I choose.
  With each heartbeat, my love renews,
  You are my light, the best of my views.

  So here’s my heart, forever yours to keep,
  In this beautiful journey, our love runs deep.
  With every promise, in joy or in weep,
  You are my everything, my love, my leap.

  May 21, 2025

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