MY CHERISHED SON

Worth the searing pain
Worth the fight to breathe
Here’s my baby boy
Lying next to me
~~*~~
Affection, passion, pure emotion
Allegiance to a fierce devotion
Unbridled pride, love intensified
Two lives derived from one
I give you
My cherished Son
~~~* ~~~
Oh the glory of
Such strength of love
A bond that endures all time
Two lives from one
My cherished son
Adoration unconfined
This is my love defined
Son of mine
~~*~~
Worth the sacrifice
To give him what he needs
Here’s my little boy
Walking next to me
~~~*~~~
Worth conflicting minds
Struggle through the teens
Here’s my handsome son
Strutting up to me
~~~*~~~
Affection, passion, pure emotion
Allegiance to a fierce devotion
Unbridled pride, love intensified
Two lives derived from one
I give you
My cherished Son

~~*~~
Yes, I give to you, an actual piece of me
Once held to my breast
Terror and pride battle deep inside
Sure to break free from my chest
More than a Mother should have to shoulder
I give you
A Soldier
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com

Copyright © 2013

FIGHTING YOUR BLUES

I was thinking about you
I was wondering how you are
Wishing I could stop by
But the distance is too far

Even if I’m not there
Sitting next to you
I am always praying
That you’re fighting your blues

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Don’t be down

You have a friend

I care about you

This is not pretend

When others hurt you

Girl, they hurt me too

Wish I could be there

Just to comfort you

You’re such a treasure

I don’t want to lose

So keep on fighting

Fighting your blues

~~*~~

 

My heart was feeling heavy

Knowing that you were alone

Struggling with your self-worth

Agonizing on your own

I need you to believe me

I swear it’s the truth

I am right there with you

Fighting your blues

 

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

You are not alone, I wouldn’t lie to you

I love you

My sweet friend

And if I could, I would be there too

To help you

As you mend

My heart is tenderness, empathy, and grace

Holds sorrow

Hurts for you

It’s so difficult, to be cemented here

While you’re fight/ing 
Your blues

~~*~~

 

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Don’t be down

You have a friend

I care about you

This is not pretend

When others hurt you

Girl, they hurt me too

Wish I could be there

Just to comfort you

You’re such a treasure

I don’t want to lose

So keep on fighting

Fighting your blues

~~*~~

 

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com

Copyright © 2013
~~~Becca~~~

UNLEASH THE REAL YOU

If you don’t tell him how you feel

He will never know

Understands the past you've lived

Convinced that there’s no hope

You know that he’s a winner

But you are holding back

Don’t think that you deserve him

But you shouldn't feel like that

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Unleash the real you

Absolve yourself

New beginnings

Old life expelled

Dismiss the sentence

Limits you have placed

Girl grant the freedom

And commence the chase

~~*~~

We all see the admiration

Just give him a sign

You don’t have to be alone

A captive in your life

Reliving every failure

Forgiveness is your right

Stop drowning in the past girl

If you want him…fight!

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

Fight to be that girl you buried

Drag her back into the light

She had a passion for living
How you hide her isn't right
Uncover the excitement
And set that laughter free
Remove the blindfold
And see...
Time to be unleashed
~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~
Unleash the real you
Absolve yourself

New beginnings
Old life expelled
Dismiss the sentence
Limits you have placed
Girl grant the freedom
And commence the chase
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

TAKE THE RIVER

As I was driving over 

The Benton city bridge

I saw a bunch of inner tubes

With about a dozen kids

Down there in the water

All cool, and having fun

On the bridge, I’d become

A victim of the sun

The air was out, in my car

It was a hundred and three

I couldn't help but wonder 

If those kids had room for me

The heat was doing something

Disturbing to my brain

Cause I just called my boss

And quit my job today

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Drove my car to the river’s edge

Praying please don’t pass me yet

Tossed my cell phone on the seat

Yelled hey kids, would you wait for me

They all waved , laughed, and grinned

I ditched my suit, and dove right in

Heaven is a nice cool river, on a scorching day

I’m so glad I quit my job today

~~*~~

We floated for an hour

When some kid said, dude you’re burnt

Our dad’s will have their pickups 

Waiting up around that curve

We’ll take you back to your car

We’re glad that you had fun

But mister you've got issues

You should really see someone

My only thought was a car too hot

And no job to go back to

I was living for the moment

Now what do I do....

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~
I won't think about the issues kid, the things your speaking of
Won't think about the rent, or car payment due this month
The sun was frying me alive , from my heart down to my liver
When I saw you all, from the bridge, buddy I just chose the river
~~*~~

~~~*2nd Chorus*~~~
Drove my car to the river’s edge

And you hadn't passed me yet

Tossed my cell phone on the seat

Yelled hey kids, would you wait for me

You all waved , laughed, and grinned

I ditched my suit, and dove right in

Heaven is a nice cool river, on a scorching day

I'm still glad I quit my job today
~~*~~

~~~*Finale*~~~
They took me back to my car
I said I've got a deal for you
Bought some kids sunscreen
And another’s inner tube
Heaven is a nice cool river
On a scorching day
I’m still glad
I quit my job today
~*~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

A GOOD MAN

It was not a simple murder
But a downright massacre
No blood was shed
No one was dead
Just the heart he'd given her
Oh...as he felt it fading
He tried to understand
Why she would kill the heart
Of a good man

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Reliable and honest 

Worthy of great love

He sculpted her, a pedestal

She drug him through the mud

Took his faith, in the human race

Right out of his hands

When she massacred the heart 

Of a good man

~~*~~

When a warm heart has been slain

Betrayed, and left for dead

They have been known 

to turn ice cold

Then revive to seek revenge

But some do not recover

They perish with their plans

And we all mourn the loss

Of a good man

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

A Good Man

Compassionate and faithful

The threads one golden strand

By her side, with every tear she cried

No way to understand

How she could be so ruthless

slay the noble rock she had

You can take my word, she did not deserve

A Good Man

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Reliable and honest 

Worthy of great love

He sculpted her, a pedestal

She drug him through the mud

Took his faith in the human race

Right out of his hands

When she massacred the heart 

Of a good man

~~*~~
Oh...we all mourn the loss
Of a Good Man
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com

Copyright © 2013

THICKER THAN BLOOD

We are not related
Not papered family
How we ended up
Thicker than blood
Is no mystery

We both put our families first
Have faith in God above
We’re passionate about the arts
Share the music that we love

We have the same visions
Sense and equality
Don’t understand our government
All the ignorance that we've seen

We’re advocates for the truth
Help out our fellow man
We don’t share blood
But are alike enough
Fix the things we can

~~~*Chorus*~~~
You will always be my Sister
Carved deep in my heart
When we count on each other
The bad times aren't so hard
We've weathered life together
And nothing’s conquered us
We don’t have to be related
We’re thicker than blood
~~*~~

We are not related
Not papered family
How we ended up
Thicker than blood
Is no mystery

We’d do anything for kids
Treat elders with respect
There’s not a trial
Faced together
That has beat us yet

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~
Some families fight
Don’t treat each other right
Ignore the bonds they've broken
Stain love with competition
And the angry words they've spoken
Our link cannot be damaged
True ties can’t be undone
We are not related
We are thicker than blood
~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~
You will always be my Sister
Carved deep in my heart
When we count on each other
The bad times aren't so hard
We've weathered life together
And nothing’s conquered us
We don’t have to be related
We’re thicker than blood
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

LISTEN

Listen...

Can’t you hear my heart shattering
Echoing across the room
I am doing everything I can
To shield my tears from you

My very spirit’s interlaced
With every ardent song I sing
I am pouring out my heart
And you’re not listening

See my eyes so full of hurt
Unshed tears that glisten
Hear what I am feeling
Listen...

~~~*Chorus*~~~
Listen and I’ll draw you to me
Empty out your cluttered mind
Saturate it with my music
Be immortal for a time
Show you how to establish
Compassion born of pain
You will be a captive
Music’s bound, enchanted slave
Oh….  Yes…. It beckons…
Listen…
~~*~~

Can you hear the desperation
Can you hear the claims of faith
The yearning for everlasting love
The world’s revenge and hate

The generous souls, and growing old,
The dregs, and blind ambitions
You won’t hear a thing
The tales I sing
If you don’t connect
To listen…

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~
Listen to the magic I am sharing with you now
Let it infiltrate you, just relax and allow
Skim the seas, on eagle’s wings
Abandon and diverge
Listen to the lyrics
Absorb them,  every word
~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~
Listen and I’ll draw you to me
Empty out your cluttered mind
Saturate it with my music
Be immortal for a time
Show you how to establish
Compassion born of pain
You will be a captive
Music’s bound, enchanted slave
Oh….  Yes…. It beckons…
Listen…
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013
I Love You My Friend
Lynda Law/Lynne Briggs
You are a Beautiful Soul
I "hear" you! T*

JUST A GAME

Playing? 

You were playing?

Well, I am glad you had your fun

Lying

I call it Lying

When you pretend to love someone

Leaving?

Now you are leaving?

You don't care how I feel

Tell me

Won't you tell me

In your game, was one thing real

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Were you playing when you held me 

Promised not to break my heart

Were the cards all stacked against me

Did you plan this from the start

Were you lying when you told me

That to love me was your fate

I was dreaming up our future

But to you 

It was 

A game

~~*~~

Taken

Taken for a fool

I hung on every word you said

Foolish

I was so foolish

I should have walked away instead

Lonely

I was so lonely

The perfect mark for your game

Leave me

Go on and leave me

Leave me crying, loss and shame

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

You were playing, you were lying, now your leaving

Tell me please

I was taken, I was foolish, so damned lonely

Can't you see

You could stay here, and keep playing, be a winner

In your game

You have hurt me, but I need you , my love's stronger

Than the shame

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Were you playing when you held me 

Promised not to break my heart

Were the cards all stacked against me

Did you plan this from the start

Were you lying when you told me

That to love me was your fate

I was dreaming up our future

But to you 

It was 

A game

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com

Copyright © 2013

YOUR KIND OF PRISON

I have never lived

In your kind of prison

I have never felt

The sorrow you've concealed

You've broken free

Of the pain that held you

Sheer will has bent

Confining bars of steel

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I couldn't be more thankful

For the release of a soul

God has taken all the pieces

Molded them into a whole

I thought we were alike

Faith, love, and ambition

But I have never lived

In your kind of prison

~~*~~

I would not survive

In your kind of prison

I’d have given up

Fallen to that hell

We are different

You did not surrender

Warred with the torture

Won, and released yourself

~~~Lyrical Bridge*~~~

I am humbled by the power

That you have inside of you

Am in awe of your battle

Can’t believe what you've been through

I’m so relieved you fought through grief

I applaud your hopes and visions

It won’t be hard, you've beat the bars

Of your kind of prison

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I couldn't be more thankful

For the release of a soul

God has taken all the pieces

Molded them into a whole

I thought we were alike

Faith, love, and ambition

But I have never lived

In your kind of prison

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

A MIGHTY ROPE

Let’s all braid the strings together

Until we've made a rope

It will be strong, and last as long

As we don’t give up hope

There’s no such thing, as a frail string

When the sturdy reinforce the weak

The ones that are bad, that fray, and snap

Are blind to the technique

The way to go, combine, and grow

Is with a mighty rope

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Watch out for the nimble fingers

Going for the knot

Keep your distance from the blades

And fires that burn too hot

We’ll surround them while they’re idle

Bind them as they sleep

Strangle out their noxious power

Promises they didn't keep

There’s always hope

With a mighty rope

~~*~~

For every strand that stands alone

Praying justice will be won

We’ll weave them in, as worthy kin

Be sovereign when we’re done

Constrict the foul arms of deceit

Summon up the cause for hope

"We the people”, of this Nation

Are a mighty rope

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

Compatriots are all around

We can’t win if we remain unbound

We must strike like the stone of David

Pull Goliath to the ground

Good men wait for the right to take

The power from our foe

“We the people” of this Nation

Are a mighty rope

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Watch out for the nimble fingers

Going for the knot

Keep your distance from the blades

And fires that burn too hot

We’ll surround them while they’re idle

Bind them as they sleep

Strangle out their noxious power

Promises they didn't keep

There’s always hope

With a mighty rope

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com

Copyright © 2013

SCANDAL AND SHAME

Such a scandal
Such a shame
Who’s the traitor
What’s his name
~~*~~

We all have options
Fancy your choice
Choose to be silent
Or to use your voice

Inspire tribute
For another’s gain
When being loyal
Is your only aim

Oh, but be careful
What you proclaim
To savor slander
Is the devil’s way

Live free of remorse
Be clear of blame
Avoid the scandals
Evade the shame

~~~*1^st Chorus*~~~
Such a scandal
Such a shame
To discredit
To defame
Cripple lives
And blacken names
Such a scandal
Such a shame
~~*~~

So are you righteous
Are you corrupt
Are your own problems
Challenging enough

Are you the master
Of the life you reign
Do you feel compassion
For your neighbors pain

Are you immoral
Or more humane
Embrace the damage
Or cast the blame

~~~*~~~
Cause the scandal
Invite the shame
~~*~~

~~~*2^nd Chorus*~~~
To applaud them
To acclaim
Exaltation
Bestowing praise
Raising hope
And lifting blame
From the scandal
From the shame
~~*~~

~~*Finale*~~
Promote and uphold
Incite the truth
Only good things
Are ahead of you
~~*~~
Choose your weapon
Be wrong or right
Falsely slander
You’ll pay the price
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

SO AMAZING

It was getting pretty black outside

The darkness

Here on earth

Was closing in…

Just when I thought

I could take no more

Amazing showed up

Abolished what was dim

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You make life shine

With that noble heart

It opens up the skies

And banishes the dark

Here I am saying

 Yes relaying

That you’re amazing

So amazing

~~*~~

I related to your human side

The saintly

At the time

Would not have worked

 So when it broke through

I was already hooked

Amazing showed up

And amazing's all it took

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You make life shine

With that noble heart

It opens up the skies

And banishes the dark

Here I am saying

Yes... relaying

That you’re amazing

So amazing

~~*~~

~~~*Finale*~~~

May God bless you for the friend you've been to me

I know that He lives in your heart

Thanks for sharing Him with me

The darkness ebbs, and you blaze through

Represent Him blindingly

You're amazing

So amazing

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com  

Copyright © 2013

For my Friend Rhoda Joy

May EVERYONE realize

what I know...You're

Amazing !

Love, Teresa

YES WE DO

As we marry our hearts today

And combine our families

As we clasp our hands together

Lovingly exchange our rings

~~~*Chorus*~~~

My Love I Vow

Before the Lord above

To always listen

To Comfort

And to Love

You'll be there for me

I'll be there for you

We'll both be there for Him

Yes, we do

~~*~~

Every challenge that may test us

Every blessing He bestows

As we travel down life's highway

And the Faith within us grows

May we face this life together

With sweet laughter in our souls

Trusting in the Lord to lead us

Never two halves, but a whole

~~~*Chorus*~~~

My Love I Vow

Before the Lord above

To always listen

To Comfort

And to Love

You'll be there for me

I'll be there for you

We'll both be there for Him

Yes, we do

~~*~~

~~~*Finale*~~~

You Love Me...

I Love You...

Thanks to the Lord

We Do 

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

Congratulations
Amanda and Martin
 de la Presa!!!
I Love you so much!
Aunt Teresa
July 13th, 2013

I AM NOT BRAVE

As the night moves in, I must suppress

The thought of you next to me

Take a sleeping pill, and close my eyes

Find an escape through my dreams...

Where I am free falling without a chute

Walking city streets alone

Dancing with wild animals

Scaling great walls of stone

I jump from trees, with no piles of leaves

Leap the cars of moving trains

Say goodbye to dreams, and fantasies

Waking next to you again

Imagination Staved

I am not Brave

To be strong, I'd have to break my vows

And I just can't do that yet

Though I feel so cold, because I know

You've crossed lines I can't forget

At times, for a fleeting moment

The anger slaps the weak

But the only time I'm truly brave

Is in my dreams, when I sleep

Where I'm behind the wheel, racing a car

Void of fear, swimming with the sharks

Tempting lightning, in a rainstorm

Horror movies in the dark

Vacation in a foreign Country

Going wild with my friends

Say goodbye to dreams and fantasies

Waking next to you again

Imagination Staved

I am not brave

No I'm not brave

Only when I dream

I am not brave

Brave enough to leave

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013