GOD BLESS AMERICA
God, would you please bless America again?
She hasn't been blessed since way back when.
We that care for her have been sitting on our hands.
There are those that are tearing her down, as quick as they can.
It seems as though the ones that are in power,
Are taking you out of America more and more each hour.
We have to watch just where we pray,
Schools and public buildings are taboo in this day.
What can we do Lord and what can we say?
We need your blessing more each day.
There are gangs that roam our streets at night.
Lord, what can we do to teach them what is right?
Is there no way we can stop the drugs?
Could the answer be as simple as more Love and Hugs?
Murder and mayhem is just a way of life.
Lord, please help us in all of this strife.
I know that it is a big job and I don't know where to begin,
But, please God, would you bless America once again.
O.W.(Smokey)Cleveland
(C)1997
Eagle
When an eagle spreads his wings for first flight,
He is uncertain if he will ever get it right.
There is nothing graceful about what he does,
For some of his feathers are still just fuzz.
He will try and try until he gets it right.
To say the least, it will be a heck of a fight.
Then comes the day when his wings catch the wind,
From then on, his mother will not have to tend.
As each day passes he will fly further away,
He will fly out one morning and not come back that day.
He will start his own home and take a mate,
Never again to come home late.......
They are his most important things and it comes from his heart.
Because he believes in,"Until Death Do Us Part"..........
O.W.(Smokey)Cleveland
Copyright 1997
THE SEAS HAVE NO SAND
Some Say That We Are Here by Accident,
That None Of This Was God Sent........
I Can Not Deny What Was Put Before Me.........
In All Of This, Just my Faith In Him Was God's Decree.
Above And Beyond My Comprehension Of The Things I See,
It Is My Past My Realm, On This I Will Agree...
There Is No Understanding Of God's Mighty Power,
From Complex Solar Systems, To A Delicate Flower.
I Feel As If I Am A Logical Man....
For All Of This to Be An Accident Is Like Saying,
"The Seas Have No Sand"
From The Very Beginning, This World
Has Had A Clear And Percise Plan
The Evolutionary Process Was By God's Hand.
It Is Easy For Me To Believe in The Trinity Three,
Because My God Has Never Lied To Me.....
With God Beside Me When I Draw My Last Breath,
I Will Have No Reason To Fear That It Will Be A Permanent Death.
O.W.(Smokey)Cleveland
(C)1998
EXPECTATIONS
You Ask Me What I Expect In Life,
Calm Waters, Smooth Sailing and A Lot Less Strife.
Come To Me And Be My Friend,
This Is Where Our New Life Will Begin.
Take My Hand And Walk With Me
There Are So Many Things I Want You To See.
Though Another Has Taken My Youth,
I Can Now Offer Wisdom And Truth...
In Our Life As Autumn Draws Near,
There Is Time Left To Take Away Doubts And Fear.
Let Me Fullfill Your Wants And Needs,
Just Hold My Hand And Follow My Lead...
Hold Me Close And Dance With Me,
In My Arms You Will Be Safe And Free.......
O.W.( Smokey ) Cleveland
(C)1998
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