THIS IS MY THANKSGIVING

I'm as thankful as the Hebrews

Once they made it through the sea

The Count of Monte Cristo

When his brilliance set him free

More thankful than Rhett Butler

Once he didn't give a damn

Yes, my friends, I'm thankful

That's the kind of soul I am

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I share what I am thankful for

What makes this a great life

What I wake up thinking of

And pray for every night

Thankful for each one of you

For the blessed life I am living

Sharing my deep gratitude

This is my Thanksgiving...

~~*~~

I'm thankful for each hero 

Pray they safely make it home

The parents of adoption

Filling lives with love and hope

Good people with their precious hearts

Putting others first

But most of all for Jesus

Faith brings me through the worst

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

The sun on my face

The sweet smell of rain

Snow that blankets everything

The Good Lord above

The awesomeness of Love

All making my heart sing

Thanksgiving...

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I share what I am thankful for

What makes this a great life

What I wake up thinking of

And pray for every night

Thankful for each one of you

For the blessed life I am living

Sharing my deep gratitude

This is my Thanksgiving...

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Copyright © 2015

Wrdspnr@aol.com

Giving thanks for each & every one of you

today, and every day...

Love Always, Teresa 

"HUDDLED MASSES" ~~ No Escape~~

Didn't think I could feel more shame

Than I already did

Towards the so-called leaders

In this Country where I live

Please know they do not speak for me

I have my own voice

And I would take the "Huddled Masses" 

If they just gave me the choice

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Look at your babies

Think of your families 

What would you do to save them

Wouldn't you give anything

Look at your babies

Remember every face

Of the people you would die for

What if there was no escape

You call me ignorant and crazy...

Look at your babies

~~*~~

My ancestors were immigrants 

And so were most of yours

Some of them weren't welcomed

When their boats came to these shores

And some of them did go through hell

Pain we have never known

We're here, so they weren't turned away

Now we call this Country home

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

America

Land of the Free

Let me tell you what that means to me

Every day should not bring fear

Desperation, no escape

Let the fearful join us here

Change their certain fate

I'm ashamed of the hateful hearts

Ignoring anguished pleas

Look at your babies

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Look at your babies

Think of your families 

What would you do to save them

Wouldn't you give anything

Look at your babies

Remember every face

Of the people you would die for

What if there was no escape

You call me ignorant and crazy...

They too have babies

~~*~~

~~~*Finale*~~~

Maybe it's my Faith in God 

That would open up the seas

Because He gave me everything

And expects the same from me

Fear and hate

No escape

~~*~~

TeresaLynnJohnson

Copyright©2015

Wrdspnr@aol.com

l Corinthians 13:13

I CAN'T LET THAT FLY

You walked right past him

Like he's not even there

To you, he doesn't matter

Just a waste of space and air

You ignore his greetings

Avoid his haunted eyes

To you he is nothing

So you always walk on by

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Doesn't matter if he's hungry

Doesn't matter how he lives

Well, he bravely served his country

That is what this hero did

Put in his years, to come back here

Open wounds he cannot heal

Lost his home, everything he owns

And to you, he's no big deal

So You always walk on by

Well, I can't let that fly

~~*~~

I stood before you

told you to turn around

I didn't need a weapon

A real threat has its own sound

I told you to say hello

And for his sacrifice

You will now respect him

Always look him in the eyes

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

What you're doing is impolite

There's no way you've earned the right

To treat a Veteran like you have

Raise your nose, and walk on by...

Lady I can't let that fly

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Doesn't matter if he's hungry

Doesn't matter how he lives

Well, he bravely served his country

That is what this hero did

Put in his years, to come back here

Open wounds he cannot heal

Lost his home, everything he owns

And to you, he's no big deal

So You always walk on by

Well, I can't let that fly

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Copyright©2015

Wrdspnr@aol.com

My Deepest Gratitude 

To our Veterans...

Thank You for your service to

This Country we call home

Love, Teresa @>~~~>~~~~

SHARING WISHES

A pretty little girl in pigtails

Her 7th birthday cake

All her friends around the table

To help her celebrate

She looked at all their faces

Her blue eyes full of tears

Said I'd rather have my Daddy

But I'm still glad you're here

He wouldn't want me crying

So I won't sit here and pout

Come on everybody

Help me blow these candles out

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I'm going to share my wishes

The last two did not come true

I only want my Daddy

So I hope they work for you

The little girls all smiled and blew

Seven candles out

She wished for her Daddy

But her heart was filled with doubt

~~*~~

They ate cake, and opened presents

With no light in her eyes

But she thanked them all sincerely

And she hugged them all goodbye

Her Mom had worked so hard to make

This day a special treat 

So she tried to hide her sorrow

And the wetness of her cheeks

She helped her Mama clean up

Before she headed up the stairs

Her Mama read a story

And together said their prayers

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

In the morning, she got to school 

And they filed into the gym

She saw another birthday cake

And the lights were slightly dimmed

She was stunned, and turned around

A boy whispered let him through

And past his tears, her Daddy cried 

Some wishes do come true

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I'm going to share my wishes

The last two did not come true

I only want my Daddy

So I hope they work for you

The little girls all smiled and blew

Seven candles out

She wished for her Daddy

But her heart was filled with doubt

~~*~~

~~~*Finale*~~~

Her Mama had recorded 

Everything she'd said

And her Daddy, he had watched it 

As she slept in her bed

Now she understood the smiles

She couldn't figure out

Everyone knew he'd be here 

To watch her blow these candles out

~~*~~

TeresaLynnJohnson
Copyright© 2015
Wrdspnr@aol.com