Ode one out

we’re here to learn

to see, to feel

it’s all a dream

nothing is real

we’re here to simply

play a role

that teaches our

eternal soul

we’re here to help

our soul grow strong

and understand

what’s right, what’s wrong

we’re here to tell

what’s black, what’s white

experiencing

day and night

we’re here to feel

the wind and rain

the warmth of love

the sting of pain

we’re here to find

we have a voice

and always that

we have a choice

we’re here to feel

both joy and sorrow

and know this life

could end tomorrow

we’re here to sense

what’s hot, what’s cold

that some die young

and some die old

we’re here to trust

that life needs breath

but when it ends

there is no death

we’re here to live

to die and then

our soul can come

and learn again

You gave me a love acorn

You planted it for me

You nurtured it and helped it grow

Into our own love tree

Our love tree stands so solid

Rooted deep into the ground

Protected by its canopy

Our love is all around

Our love tree bears the sweetest fruit

For each of us to share

It holds the seeds of happiness

Borne from our loving care

Help me hug our love tree

Let it feel our warm embrace

And carve in our initials

That time cannot replace

A love tree needs a partner

Steadfast, loyal and true

So, when you planted one for me,

I planted one for you

Let’s grow a world of love trees

Let them blossom and grow tall

May the fruit they bear bring happiness

And love to one and all

x

no roses red

no violets blue

no one to tell me

“i love you”

no violets blue

no roses red

no point in them

when love is dead

no heart with which

mine can entwine

no one to be

my valentine

all around me

love is shown

this is no day

to be alone

no candlelight

no meal, no wine

no hoped for

secret valentine

keep your cards

with loving verse

to read them only

makes it worse

every year

remains the same

i’m not in line

with cupid’s aim

his arrows do not

fly for me

unloved and single

i must be

this day when love birds

bill and coo

but there’s just ‘me’

there is no ‘you’

this day that lovers

gladly flaunt

just seems to me

a cruel taunt

this hateful day

i’d shoot it down

it never fails

to bring me down

lock valentines

away in towers

with all the chocolates

hearts and flowers

keep them there

‘till love finds me

and then i’ll gladly

set them free

Walk with me and take my hand

We’ll journey to a distant land

Where loving bonds to you, my friend

Spring forth, like gold, at rainbow’s end

“Where is this place?” I hear you say

“Can you help me find the way?”

We need no map; we need no guide

The point is to enjoy the ride

To revel in the things we share

Be nourished by our loving care

Uplifted when we’re feeling sad

Forgiven when we’ve acted bad

Enlightened when we’ve much to learn

Or need to know which way to turn

To always have someone to phone

And know we’ll never be alone

To share excitement, joy and pain

And know we’d do it all again

No need for guilt; nothing to fear

No need for competition here

A place of safety and of trust

Nothing is spiteful or unjust

Honest feelings can roam free

You have a confidente in me

Someone to cheer and urge you on

Even if you think all hope is gone

Walk with me I’m by your side

Just trust the compass deep inside

Our journey’s end lies at the start

It starts and ends within my heart

(Source: odeoneout)