GO AND LIVE YOUR LIFE

So many years wasted
Abused and withdrawn
Reality suspended
Innocence long gone

Continual fight inside
Hope of freedom’s gain
The undue self-hatred
No relief from shame

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Oh there will be some healing time

After all that you’ve been through

And I know there will be nightmares 

That will always follow you

But you are free… 

Free to run and laugh

Free…

Free, you’re never going back

You... hold… your… head… up… high

Now go and live your life

~~*~~

Oh, you were the victim
Taken and demeaned 
But girl you are a warrior
Refusing to be beat

Now learn how to love yourself
Start with a clean page
You write out every grievance
Then set that list aflame

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Oh there will be some healing time

After all that you’ve been through

And I know there will be nightmares 

That will always follow you

But you are free… 

Free to run and laugh

Free…

Free, you’re never going back

You... hold… your… head… up… high

Now go and live your life

~~*~~

He can’t touch you physically

Don’t let him in your mind

You... hold…your…head…up…high

Now go and live your life

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013
~~~Ohio~~~

YOU'RE NOT FINE

When someone that you’ve always loved

Fades away with time

And you can’t believe they’re telling you

That precious person’s died

If you don’t have a soul to turn to

At this devastating time

Something changes, with the shock

But when asked, you say you’re fine

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Well you’re not fine

I’m telling you the truth

You can barely think

You just keep pushing through

And if it weren’t for us

You’d leave this place behind

There’s your answer

Oh you’re not fine

~~*~~

When all the habits that you’ve formed

Coincide with theirs

And you look around, everything needs done

But you don’t really care

And there’s not one thing, you do each day

That doesn’t reflect them

Then you need someone, with special love

To help you begin again

~~~*2^nd Chorus*~~~

Cause you’re not fine

I’m telling you the truth

You can barely think

You just keep pushing through

And if it weren’t for us

You’d leave this place behind

There’s your answer

Oh you’re not fine

~~*~~

You feel something coming over you

Don’t know what to believe

And you scream and cry…Got tell me why

Did you take him from me

And when He doesn’t answer you

The way you think He should

You say you don’t believe in Him

But you called out, that is good

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

I have been right there with you

Doubting He could exist

Taking away someone I love

Leaving me in pain like this

But I regained my faith, shoved the lies away

And surrendered all I am

I live through hate, sickness and fate

The Bible helps me understand

Everything, around me, seems fatal sometimes

But I have God

So I am fine

~~*~~

Go and find yourself a Bible

What have you got to lose

But some anger and depression

That’s got a hold on you

Retire that pessimistic mind

Just put it away

Open up your heart,  bear your soul

And let God in today

~~~*Final Chorus*~~~

And you’ll be fine

I’m telling you the truth

You can barely think

You just keep pushing through

And if it weren’t for us

You’d leave this place behind

Please change your mind

Cause you’re not fine

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

HOLD ME

Oh would you hold me

Yes hold me just like this

And would you kiss me

With a hungry lover’s kiss

Hold me, kiss me, lets forget

Pretend they haven’t told us yet

And when I’m gone, my love you’ll know

You held a deeply happy soul

Pour all your feeling into me

Oh…

Hold me

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Don’t hold me like a Mother holds a child

I won’t break

Hold me like the pride

That you have inside

No mortal man can take

Hold me like a dam that keeps

The flowing waters back

Hold me

Hold me just like that

Oh…

This is what I need

When you hold me

~~*~~

Oh when you hold me

My mind wanders away

I think of others

Never being loved this way

Hold me, kiss me, yes I know

How blessed I’ve been that you’re my own

Before I’m gone, I want to prove

My life was great because of you

No way could I have been more pleased

Oh…

Hold me

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Don’t hold me like a Mother holds a child

I won’t break

Hold me like the pride

That you have inside

No mortal man can take

Hold me like a dam that keeps

The flowing waters back

Hold me

Hold me just like that

Oh…

This is what I need

When you hold me

~~*~~

~~~*Finale*~~~

When a girl seeks love

She can only pray

To find a man

Like you someday

There’s nothing more beautiful, serene

Than to leave this earth

Being held

In the arms of the man who loves me

Yes this is what I need

For you to hold me

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

OH DECEPTION

Oh…deception
You can’t hide yourself
Go…deceitful 
Crawl back into Hell

Go burn your lying tongue 
With evil’s fire
Play out the grand illusion
You’re admired

Yes…you’re cunning
Slippery like a snake
Deep down ugly
Sleazy, vile, fake

Arrogance from filth 
Is hard to take
Believing you were moral
My mistake

Oh…deception
You can’t hide yourself
Go…deceitful 
Crawl back into Hell

Go burn your lying tongue 
With evil’s fire
Play out your grand illusion
You’re admired

Your façade at decency’s
Long ago expired
Leave… you liar
Your absence is required

Oh…deception
You can’t hide yourself
Go…deceitful 
Crawl back into Hell

Go burn your lying tongue 
With evil’s fire
Play out the grand illusion
You’re admired

Oh...Deception
You can't hide yourself
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

SIMPLE LIVES

This is Monday

I’d sure like to stay in bed

Yeah it’s Monday

Another week looming ahead

But I look at your picture

Next to me, inside the frame

And I get up because I know

You would never think this way

Awake before the sun was

Heading out with gear and gun

Each day to make a difference

In the lives of everyone

In that Country of oppression and fear...

Yeah it’s Monday

And I’m lucky to be here

~~~*Chorus*~~~

There is still freedom

In the land of the free

I ‘m not worried that I’ll die

Just because I’m being me

So many take for granted

How simple our lives can be

Yeah, it’s Monday

How lucky can I be

~~*~~

This is Thursday

Oh, the last three days were Tough

Yeah it’s Thursday

Here missing you so much

I think of conversations

That we've had over the phone

How you could always make me laugh

About some buddy or a joke

A good friend to those people

And everything to me

Reminding me they need you

Explain their plight so I'll agree

They’re a Country of suffering and tears

Yeah, it’s Thursday

And I’m lucky to be here

~~~*Chorus*~~~

There is still freedom

In the land of the free

I ‘m not worried that I’ll die

Just because I’m being me

So many take for granted

How simple our lives can be

Yeah, it’s Thursday

How lucky can I be

~~*~~

It’s your Birthday

I loved you with all my heart

Yes, your Birthday

Knew the chance right from the start

And I look at your picture

Next to me inside the frame

And I find strength because I know

You’d want more from me these days

As I’m driving out to bring you

Flowers for your resting place

I remember to be thankful

For the man before the grave

To the Country he served, gave his life...

Oh my Country

Appreciate your simple lives

~~~*Final Chorus*~~~

There is still freedom

In the land of the free

I'm not worried that I’ll die

Just because I’m being me

So many take for granted

How simple our lives can be

But our Troops

Oh, our Troops

Have no such guarantee

~~*~~

~~*Finale*~~

Stop and think when you complain

Of petty things that make you cry

Bow your head, and pray instead

Thank them for your simple lives

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com

Copyright © 2013

BRING THEM HOME

Evil is a sore

That festers to the core

Of the immoral, wretched, enemy

Repulsive to the kind

Noble, of the mind

Despicable to you and me

Evil’s born an unclean thirst

A reprobate from birth

They Poison where the decent dwell

You can’t quench that vile thirst

While they’re here upon this earth

You let the Devil take them straight to Hell

~~~*Chorus*~~~

It seems like every day

My flags not fully raised

Because another hero’s died

And I know I’m not alone

When I say please bring them home

God and Country know how hard they've tried

It’s up to you to choose

Just how many more we’ll lose

While they beat their heads against a wall

Brave men don’t give up

They go beyond "we've had enough"

They’ll fight the evil, as the righteous fall…

~~*~~

 When will our troops come home

In my eyes they all have won

Boundless victories beyond their call

By taking out the worst

Of all the filth and dirt

Now we’re losing them as powers stall

While the honorable lay cold

You  unyielding, callous souls

Are fighting over oil and guns

Yes, I want to see some tears

Hear A thank you for the years

They have beaten terror, all they've won

Prioritize your thoughts

Before all our men are lost

They can ease it, but they cannot win

Evil spreads like a disease

Brings the greatest to their knees

While they’re trying to vindicate your sins

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

Oh call them home …retreat

Let us get back on our feet

Be united like we know we’re not

Build up our boundaries

Be the cure to the disease 

Honor those who fight, and those we've lost

Our Country’s full of greedy men

Who want to do her in

There’s enough to fix right here alone

So turn our soldiers loose

To conquer this abuse

The evil growing here at home

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

It seems like every day

My flags not fully raised

Because another hero’s died

And I know I’m not alone

When I say please bring them home

God and Country know how hard they've tried

It’s up to you to choose

Just how many more we’ll lose

While they beat their heads against a wall

Brave men don’t give up

They go beyond "we've had enough"

They’ll fight the evil , as the righteous fall…

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol. com
Copyright © 2013

CRUCIAL FACTOR

Where did you come from

How did you get here

What’s your story child

Please define the tears

Tell me who hurt you

Do you know their name

Can you tell me who

Treated you this way

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Can’t you see I want to help you

Find some way to make things right

I am weakened by your silence

But you’re here…

Let me try

I know you’re in there somewhere

You no longer have to hide

I can be the crucial factor

Remove the ties that bind

Let me try

~~*~~

Is your family close 

Do you want them here

Are you shaking now

From relief or fear

I will wait for you

Does that ease your mind

I just want to help

Oh please let me try

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Can’t you see I want to help you

Find some way to make things right

I am weakened by your silence

But you’re here…

Let me try

I know you’re in there somewhere

You no longer have to hide

I can be the crucial factor

Remove the ties that bind

Let me try

~~*~~

Why don’t you rest now

Come on, close your eyes

We’ll talk when you can

You just take your time

Yes, I will stay here

No one can get through

Sleep away some pain

I'm protecting you 

~~*~~

I know you’re in there somewhere

You no longer have to hide

I can be the crucial factor

Remove the ties that bind

Let me try

~~*~~

So, you are Angel
What a fitting name
I am so sorry
Please don’t turn away

Don’t abuse yourself
You've been hurt enough
But you've made it here
Proves to me your tough

~~~* Final Chorus*~~~
Now it’s time for me to help you
Dispel monsters of the night
I am strengthened by your power
I must go…..
Make things right
You have been to hell and back
So the least that I can do
Is to be your crucial factor
Remove  what’s haunting you
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013
“Criminal Minds”
“Foundation”
3/2012
For the “Angels”
Still out there ~~

YOU'RE THE GREATEST THING

I forgot to pay the power bill

Now I’m sitting in the dark

They towed away my car today

Didn't like the way I parked

I died my hair and turned it green

With a subtle tint of blue

A baseball came through my window

And the puppy ate my shoes

Boy do I need you….

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You turn my crisis to a comedy

Say it’s just an interlude

I’m a classic example

Of the trials we go through

And while we laugh until it hurts

You’re fixing everything

If my life is a collection

You’re the greatest thing

~~*~~

The boss said they’re downsizing

That he’ll have to let me go

I've had three potential roommates

Not a single one has showed

I left my purse in the café

Hurried back, but it was gone

No surprise the bank calls

To say I’m overdrawn

I threw my hands up in the air

And thought man what do I do

My bad luck's turning chronic

Boy do I need you…

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You turn my crisis to a comedy

You say it’s just an interlude

I’m a classic example

Of the trials we go through

And while we laugh until it hurts

You’re fixing everything

If my life is a collection

You’re the greatest thing

~~*~~

Cooking a meal to thank you

Caused a blaze inside the stove

The fire truck came and ruined

Every single thing I own

The landlord said he’s done with me

That I've made the building stink

I guess I'm not a classic

Just a bummer of a jinx

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

You said a jinx hurts other people

You just hurt yourself

And I think fate put me down here

Because you sure need my help

No it doesn't ever get to me

I like helping you with things

I’m just glad you didn't kill yourself

Before I paid off this ring

You’re the greatest thing

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You turn my crisis to a comedy

You say it’s just an interlude

I’m a classic example

Of the trials we go through

And while we laugh until it hurts

You’re fixing everything

If my life is a collection

You’re the greatest thing

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

TO MY END

If we didn't know 

Another living soul

If it was just me and you

If there was no one here 

To tell you lies

Who would you listen to

And in our world

Such a perfect world

Without aggression and deceit

Lover...

Lover, would you stay with me

~~~*1st Chorus*~~~

If you know me

You know everything

I've not betrayed you

Look inside your heart

You'll see

This is me talking to you

Your defender, your best friend

You should know what the truth is

That I'll love you to my end

~~*~~

If we were born 

Without the sounds of life

Surrounding us each day

Could you find a form

To tell me what you want

Convey it in some way

In a quiet world

Such a silent world

With no distractions grasping you

Lover...

Lover, then what would you do

~~~*2nd Chorus*~~~

If you couldn't hear me

Not hear anything

But you could see me

Would you drink in everything

With my smile talking to you

As my body's moving in

Would you care for me to show you

That I'll love you to my end

~~*~~

Do you still crave

Your need for freedom

Desire to clutch your youth

If I'm in the way

You don't have to hurt me

Or invent some poor excuse

In a different world

Such a final world

You'd be committed holding me

Lover...

Lover, will you set me free

~~~*Finale*~~~

You create it

The conclusion of the song

The final chorus, you will write 

Just don't take too long

I won't wait forever

 I won't sing this again

I'll never write another

But I'll love you to my end

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com

Copyright © 2013

FINALLY HOME

Yes, I'm finally home
To see how you've been
So much has changed
I saw it driving in

And my heart did break
At how they've altered you
Yes, I should have stayed
I didn't have a clue

~~~*Chorus*~~~

What kind of vandals came to my home town

Took all the pretty trees, and they cut them down

If I wanted a desert, I'd be Vegas bound

What kind of monsters ravished my home town

~~*~~

Oh, when we were kids

All my friends and me

We would seek the shade

Planning out our dreams

Pile up the cones

Or make a path with them

Imaginations reigned

And I miss back then

~~~*Chorus*~~~

What kind of vandals came to my home town

Took all the pretty trees, and they cut them down

If I wanted a desert, I'd be Vegas bound

What kind of monsters ravished my home town

~~*~~

Where's my Brother's fort

Why'd they take it too

What about the birds

We used to listen to

And the sun beats down

Drying all the grass

All the beauty's gone

That we had in the past

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

Go find yourselves a mountain

Rape the blinded side

So it's not a blemish

To the praising eyes

You stay away from here

So the trees can grow

Yes I'm finally home

You leave my town alone

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

What kind of vandals came to my home town

Took all the pretty trees, and they cut them down

If I wanted a desert, I'd be Vegas bound

What kind of monsters ravished my home town

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

GIVEN TIME

Do you recognize the dress I’m wearing Daddy

It’s the one that you told me I should pick

I don’t know what I’m going to do without you

How could a man so wonderful get sick

The little saplings that we planted by the walkway

On the day you explained the birds and bees

Are thriving outside while you’re in here dying

Tonight I was struck by the irony

My date’s going to take me to the dance now

I wanted you to see me in this dress

You’re the greatest man that I have ever needed

And you can rest knowing that you did your best

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Daddy if you go to Heaven

Before the dance is done

Please tell my Mama thanks for loving you

That I wish I would have known her

But I've felt her by my side

And please tell God how deeply I approve

If He had to leave just one

I’m Thankful He left you

And I’ll be fine

Given time

~~*~~

Don’t you think my graduation was exciting

That’s me blowing you a kiss at the end

Yes Daddy I will join the celebration

Do you want me to rewind the tape again

Oh, the flowers you pre-ordered are just gorgeous

And this locket that I will always wear

Yes, I love the picture of you and Mama

I showed it to every graduate I swear

Well my date’s here to take me to the party

I wanted you to see me graduate

You’re the greatest man that I have ever needed

You’ll be the best to grace St. Peter's gates

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Daddy if you go to Heaven

Before the party’s done

Please tell my Mama thanks for loving you

That I wish I would have known her

But I've felt her by my side

And please tell God how deeply I approve

If He had to leave just one

I’m Thankful He left you

And I’ll be fine

Given time

~~*~~

I feel your presence here with me Mom and Daddy

That’s one of the reasons for my smile

Uncle John said he’d be more than honored

Standing in for you to walk me down the aisle

I hope you know it’s because of how you raised me

I won’t fall apart without you by my side

For all my life you've taught me to be thankful

Of the beauty blessed, and the given time

~~~*3^rd Chorus*~~~

Daddy you went on to Heaven

Knowing I would be just fine

Did you tell Mama thanks for loving you

That I wish I would have known her

But I've felt her by my side

Did you tell God how deeply I approved

If He had to leave just one

I’m Thankful He left you

And I’ll be fine

Given time

~~*~~

~~*Finale*~~

Lord I can sense you all

Sharing this life of mine

Feel the beauty blessed

Thanks to the given time

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013