Love Letter

"Five years old and filled with life Not scared of a blasted thing And not content to while away Summer days upon a swing. So sneaking very carefully To Daddy's tackle box out back Then slipping out..."

"The Ballad of Grandpa's Guitar It was just a guitar But oh...how he played First he'd tune...then he'd strum The foundation he laid for the music to come from the soul of the man as I sat by his side..."

"I want to awaken at dawn to find myself wrapped like a gift within your arms and to tremble as you untie the ribbons to my soul. I need to look into your eyes and see the passion ablaze within and h..."

"I saw you there, a silhouette, against the black of night.  Confused, I was not sure of what your purpose was, but then I sensed a calm that only lovers can endure. I watched you reach above you very ..."

"When I was just a wee small girl Too young to be of use I'd sneak into the kitchen With a yearning for some juice. And there I'd find my Cleo In her apron starched and white Stretched way around her ..."

"She just turned 41 years old And her body has seen better days There ain't nothin' graceful in how she moves And God only knows what she weighs. Her old joints creak when it's cold outside Some days ..."