Do It Anyway

Dare to Dream

Some people only look at life through eyes that seldom gleam 

while others look beyond today as they're guided by a dream 

And the dreamers can't be sidetracked by dissenters who may laugh 

for only they alone can know how special is their path 

But dreams aren't captured easily; 

there's much work before you're through 

but the time and efforts are all worthwhile 

when the impossible comes true 

And dreams have strength in numbers 

for when a common goal is shared 

the once impossible comes true because of all who cared 

And once it's seen as reality a dream has just begun 

for magically from dreams come dreams 

And a walk becomes a run 

But with growth of course comes obstacles 

and with obstacles come fear 

but the dream that is worth dreaming 

finds its way to the dear 

And the dream continues growing 

Reaching heights before unseen 

And it's all because of the courage of the dreamers 

and their dream.

by

John Turnipseed

Director of People Services at Southwest Airlines

A dream of life

When I was young--long, long ago--

I dreamed myself among the flowers;

And fancy drew the picture so,

They seemed like Fairies in their bowers.

The rose was still a rose, you know--

But yet a maid. What could I do?

You surely would not have me go,

When rosy maidens seem to woo?

My heart was gay, and 'mid the throng

I sported for an hour or two;

We danced the flowery paths along,

And did as youthful lovers do.

But sports must cease, and so I dreamed

To part with these, my fairy flowers--

But oh, how very hard it seemed

To say good-by 'mid such sweet bowers!

And one fair Maid of modest air

Gazed on me with her eye of blue;

I saw the tear-drop gathering there--

How could I say to her, Adieu!

I fondly gave my hand and heart,

And we were wed. Bright hour of youth!

How little did I think to part

With my sweet bride, whose name was Truth!

But time passed on, and Truth grew gray,

And chided, though with gentlest art:

I loved her, though I went astray,

And almost broke her faithful heart.

And then I left her, and in tears--

These could not move my hardened breast!

I wandered, and for weary years

I sought for bliss, but found no rest.

I sought--yet ever sought in vain--

To find the peace, the joy of youth:

At last, I turned me back again,

And found them with my faithful Truth.

by

Sam G. Goodrich

Feel the heart...

Much does my heart hurt and

Far away my intentions desert

Left to toil and ponder why

Deep within the soil of my mind

Ascending in to find the seeds

To plant and water by my deeds

To forgive myself from the past

To gain a life that’s good to last

The seed that grows from craggy rocks

Is timed a time that’s not from clocks

But one that’s given by God’s grace

Grows like one that doesn’t race

Not looking now at where I loose

Nor spending money all on booze

Just moving forward every day

Listening closely along the way

Today I will live...

As the light shines through my window I awaken.

I am reminded once more that today is another day stolen from borrowed time.

Today I will live and live to will. I will be thankful for all I love and all I have.

Every breath taken in shall be full as I take in the world around me.

I will push away the pain, hide my tears and sorrow and drown out all that threatens my very being.

Today I will climb that rock and sit on top staring and soaking in the beauty of nature, of life.

I will let the wind whisper in my ears and flow through me filling my every sense, breathing life once more into my soul.

Just for today I shall truly live, making the best of everything, because I know as the sun sets and sleeps, so shall I.

I will be there once more to watch the last ray of the sun disappear, knowing that one day it may never awaken me.

Just for today I will live

by

Laurah Lynn

A Snowflake Falls

One night I saw a snowflake fall,
Past memories it did recall,

And as the snow fell to the ground,
So quietly without a sound,

I watched until a blanket made,
To glistening white brown earth did fade.

An untouched cover until the dawn,
the sun arose it was soon gone.

I thought of friendships in the past,
Seemed perfect though they did not last.

And family ties once meant so much,
Now rarely do we keep in touch.

So quickly life can take a turn,
Yet slowly we do seem to learn,

So many things in life can change,
And suddenly be rearranged.

In our slumber while we do sleep,
For granted blessings thought to keep,

For same as night does turn to morn,
An untouched blanket can get torn,

The things that we have overlooked,
Ignored, rejected or mistook,

As melted snow does turn to slush,
Relationships can turn to dust.

So this year for the Holiday,
Praise God for blessings gave today.

Don't take for granted they'll remain,
That life forever will be the same.

Let's be the most that we can be,
For all our friends and family.

Unlike the snowflake on the ground,
Let's keep in touch and stay around.

by

Ruth Adams