I Will Be Waiting

I.
Hello there
It’s been a while
You’re a different person now
But you’re still the same.

II.
Look at those smiles
They look good on you
Your eyes
Now they glow

Refrain:
Can I take a walk with you
Tell me new stories
Tell me how much I’ve missed
Will you?

Chorus:
Hey hey you
You’ve changed
And I am glad
You seem better now
But you’ve always been the best for me
Just so you know

III.
Isn’t it amazing
How life played games on you
You used to cry
You used to be broken

IV.
But look at you now
You’re back on your knees
Look at you now
You are a picture of bliss.

Refrain II:
Can you tell me about life?
About beautiful things
Tell me new stories
I’ll listen.

(Repeat Chorus)

V.
It’s nice to see you again
You’re back
And it feels so good
You’re finally back

(Repeat Chorus)

VI.
Hey hey you
You’re the girl in the mirror
And it feels good you’re back now
Hello there.

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I Am Yours

This pain

This hatred

These sins

These regrets

This pride

These tears

These insecurities

These failed plans

This wounded soul

This wandering heart

I surrender them all to you, Lord.

And I shall smile. Because I know, and I am sure, you love me in every way.

 

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What I Believe In

I believe in chocolate drinks and pretzels,
In coffee with cream and sugar plus ice cream on top.
I believe in little sweet food
And the childish happiness they bring.

I believe in soft pillows
In my muslim-like blanket
In my pink Winnie The Pooh bed sheet
And the homey feeling I get with them.

I believe in scrapbooks. And the pictures inside.
With short random dedications that make me sentimental.
I believe they resemble a thousand memories.
Ones I’ll forever keep.

I believe in art
In paintings, words and melodies.
I believe in culture
And the special narratives behind.

I believe in blue
And the calmness it symbolizes.
I believe in seas and horizons
In balloons and laces.

I believe in smiles and hugs.
Genuine or not, they leave marks.
I believe in a tap on the shoulder
And a reassuring nod.

I believe in love
In affection and patience.
I believe in them despite chaos
And yes, I believe in chaos and doubts.

I believe in a happy family
The people to whom you owe your life.
I believe in eternity.
I believe in ‘us against the world’.

I believe in fairy tales
In glamorous ball gowns and tangos.
I believe in stories about heavens and rainbows
But I believe in the story of real life more.

I believe in big dreams and high hopes.
I believe in struggles and freedom.
I believe in miracles and answered prayers.
I believe that things come at the right time.

I believe in beautiful things.
They make me celebrate my existence.
I believe in heartbreaking circumstances.
They teach me wisdom and faith.

I believe in the world
And the beauty of its people.
I believe in life.
And that there’s something beyond.

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DESIDERATA by Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

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You Must Remember To Love Yourself First

Let Yourself Be Happier Than You Think You Deserve