Unlock the Door

Once again defeated you fall to the ground
Broken into pieces, and you keep going down
And when everything is wrong you relieve it with more pain
Feels better for a second, but you know it’s just insane.

So hide away your problems, like you always do
Put on that fake smile, but tell yourself it’s true
No one will ever know that you’re bleeding inside
Don’t want your fear to take away your pride.

So put it in a box and never let it go
And if you add a lock then no one will ever know
The secrets, the pain, your traumas and your fears
The stuff that piles up after so many long years
But by hiding all your problems you can never let them go
So stop crying alone maybe it’s time that they should know
Learn to trust, know they care, and open up your heart
Break free of the pain by making a new start.

So…Let it out! (Let it out)
Let them see! (Let them see)
That there is more to you than what they expect you to be
Let it out! (Let it out)
Let them know (Let them know)
That you have another side that doesn’t always show
So let them see (Let them see)
Who you are (Who you are)
Because hiding things away won’t get you very far.
Sitting in your room crying, alone again
And at times like these you wish you had real friends
Maybe forgetting the pain will make it go away
But if you don’t accept it then it will always stay
So take a deep breath and let it go
The answer to your problems might be closer than you know
Don’t keep the agony bottled up inside
At some point even the toughest people have cried.

But when I look in the mirror I hate what I see
How is it possible for someone to be as ugly as me
Tired eyes and broken dreams
I wonder if life is as hard as it seems?
But you’re beautiful so be who you wanna be
The only person judging you is the reflection that you see
Be outrageous and express how you feel
What matters is what’s inside so make sure it’s real
So…Let it out! (Let it out)
Let them see! (Let them see)
That there is more to you than what they expect you to be
Let it out! (Let it out)
Let them know (Let them know)
That you have another side that doesn’t always show
So let them see (Let them see)
Who you are (Who you are)
Because hiding things away won’t get you very far.

And as time goes by this aching will no longer exist
No more problems, no more fears, no more cuts on your wrist
Maybe the old scars still might remain
But after awhile you will no longer feel the pain.
So let out all your problems, they all want to know
You’re loved by many people even if it doesn’t always show
Have faith in yourself and never forget
All that you’ve overcame, the blood and the sweat.

Whatever is Given

Why is everyone so angry,

When I am happy?

They get angry,

At anything that’s different,

They are not used to change,

But I am,

So why can’t they just,

Be like me?

I am happy,

With whatever you give me,

I am very used to change,

I know that when,

Anything goes wrong,

I’m ready to get through it,

Again and again and again,

And again and again…

I know a guy,

Who has nothing at all,

Just his family,

And very few friends,

He goes through each day,

Always happy,

Making sure,

Everything is okay. 

He is happy,

With whatever he’s given,

He is very used to change,

He knows that when,

Anything goes wrong,

He’s ready to get through it,

Again and again and again,

And again and again…

My friend knows this girl,

Who is at the top of the world,

But to her it’s really the bottom,

She’s the CEO,

Of a big company,

That’s now about to go bankrupt,

Even through all of this,

She’s never lost hope.

She is happy,

With whatever she’s given,

She is very used to change,

She knows that when,

Anything goes wrong,

She’s ready to get through it,

Again and again and again,

And again and again…

Everyone should be happy,

With whatever they’re given,

They should be very used to change,

They should know when,

Anything goes wrong,

They will be ready to get through it,

Again and again and again…

One Word

One hello can change the world,

Two hello’s can change your life,

More than two,

You will survive,

You need hello’s to stay alive.

So I dare you to go,

Out into the world,

And say hello to everyone you see,

It will show them your true love,

When life becomes push and shove.

Put a smile on your face,

Take away disgrace,

Give happiness a taste,

Make your heart open spaced,

Live your life as far as it can go,

You’ll change some lives,

Hey, you never know.

Remember how you felt,

When you thought,

Your heart would melt,

You took one step ahead,

But took a step back instead,

Until you saw that smile,

On a stranger’s face,

You picked yourself off the floor,

And knew inside,

You could do much, much more!

You’ve stood in their shoes,

When you thought,

That you would lose,

You’ve been there before,

Felt like asking for more,

So now you got to smile,

[Stay here a while]

Give all that you can give,

[Stay here a while]

Brighten someone’s day,

[Stay here a while]

You couldn’t want it any other way.

Smile,

Don’t frown,

Say hello,

Not goodbye,

Smile,

Smile,

Hello,

How are you?

Just say hello,

And smile…

A Grandmother's Love

I just heard the optimism of a grandmother of a child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  It brought me the verge of tears and I know it will deeply affect you.  After reading this, please feel free to leave a comment describing something you’d do for a loved one, your daughter, your son, your friend, anyone you hold dear. 

“I drink in every day that I have with my grandson and I file it away in the deep recesses of my mind to be called up when I will want to look back at the memories.  I feel so blessed to have him in my life.  He will never probably experience the girl/boy love thing.  He gets crushes on girls on TV.  But I think that’s ok with him.  He lives in his world of video games, listening to music, playing on the computer and the love of his papa and me.  He is happy as a lark.

I sometimes cry inside when I think of what he has before him and what all of you have before you physically as time goes on.  I get angry and I want to do something about it so bad.  No wants to see a loved one go through anything.  But I don’t dwell on it.  I dwell in the moment.  It’s a gift to have each and every moment with him.  I am here to help him through his journey every step of the way.  It’s my mission in life.  It’s my lot in life.  I am his advocate when he can’t express what he needs, I am his fierce protector; I am everything I need to be for him.  I see my grandson as a gift from God.

Kids who don’t deal with the things you all deal with don’t know how good they have it.  It only shows what you are made of!  That is my point, the mindset, the attitude; it’s wonderful. Life is a gift.  Yes, some people are dealt a worse hand than others, but look at what they do with it.  That’s the beauty of it.  I sometimes wonder.  How would I feel?  I try to put myself into the place of someone disabled in a wheelchair, and I really can’t.  And why is that?  Because I’m not in a wheelchair.  I’m not disabled.  But then there are all kinds of disabilities.  There is the disability of intolerance and ignorance at people who are physically challenged.  Now that’s a deep statement isn’t it?

Eyes of a Child

Through the eyes of a child,

I am something different,

Something they have never seen before,

Children look at me,

With faces in the shape,

Of confusion and dismay.

They think inside,

Why can’t he walk?

Can he talk?

And they stare at me.

I know they do this,

By the look on their face,

They try to hide it,

But it is always there.

I do not like to see it,

But it’s a good thing,

That it’s there,

Without it the world,

Would be a different place.

I am glad that,

Soon they will learn,

That everyone is different,

And no one is the same.

I may be different,

But so is everyone else.

I am not the only one,

That is what I teach,

To children that see me.

Whether I like it or not,

That is how they see,

The world around them,

One day they will learn,

And become a mature adult,

Until that day comes,

They are seeing through,

The eyes of a child.

Outside Looking In

From the outside looking in,

Where do I begin?

I’ve been on the outside all my life,

Trying to stand it with all my might.

People running,

I’m sitting,

Cannot keep up,

Going to a friend’s house,

And not being able to get in,

From the outside looking in,

But now I am able to begin,

Anew,

And realize what,

I’ve been through.

Its not as bad as many have had to do,

I have a great life,

Not full of strife,

And have many friends,

Who will be there till all ends.

I may not be like everyone else,

I am unique,

Nothing a matter with that,

If I am on the outside looking in,

There is no possible way to win.

So that is why I deal with what I’ve got,

Because if I don’t,

Then I might be on the outside,

One day,

Not being able to look in.

Don't Let Fame Take Control

He had everything,

A nice sports car,

A house by the shore,

The big role,

In the next big movie,

Even his own chauffeur,

But what he didn’t have,

Was her.

She had all she wanted,

A large family,

In a small town,

And so many friends,

But nothing more,

Her love had left her,

But all that she wanted,

Was him.

He let fame,

Take control,

He had everything,

He could ever need,

But nothing that he wanted,

But did he know love is not worth losing,

Over fame?

He always had her,

In the back of his mind,

She always had him,

In the back of her mind,

Their love was strong,

But what could they do?

He lived in Hollywood,

She was so far away,

He was famous,

She was happy,

He thought he had everything,

She knew that she didn’t.

He started to change,

Quit the movie,

Escaped in the dead of night,

Drove across the country,

Trying to find her,

He was crazy in love.

She saw him in the doorway,

Couldn’t believe her eyes,

She didn’t even ask why,

Came up and kissed,

Her only guy,

Fame wasn’t important anymore,

He only needed her,

He had learned his lesson,

The only way he could.

Don’t let fame,

Take control,

You’ll have everything,

You could ever need,

But nothing that you want,

Love is not worth losing,

Over fame.