Do you ever feel so low that hope just isn't there

Feeling very lost out in the cold somewhere?

On the outside looking in and wanting to belong

Wanting love and friendship, wanting to be strong.

But you feel weak and lost, have no joy at all

And when you try to stand up, backwards you do fall.

At times like that we look around and only see the bad

We feel like life has passed us by and joy will never be had.

We must take another look around and see what's really there

Use our eyes, our ears, and hearts, to see life isn't bare

See the beauty of a sunrise with the promise that life goes on

Children cuddled in their beds, peaceful, all troubles gone.

Watch the birds and squirrels at play jumping from tree to tree

Notice the beautiful things in life, right here for us to see.

Listen to the ocean surf breaking on the shore

And know that there is peace in life and fun we can enjoy.

Smell fresh coffee from the can when first we open it

Taste the foods we love to eat, especially good chocolate.

Smell and feel clean sheets and towels dried out in the air

We need to look at these simple things and remember they are there.

For life is not all gloom and doom, but filled with bad AND good

And we can change the things in us that we know we should.

Looking at the simple things in life should never be a chore

Or building on that good in us that is our very core.

So look around again in life and see the good that's there

Change the things that we don't like and live life with a flare

The little girl lays out on the lawn

Watching the clouds all day

Their different shapes change all the time

As she whiles the hours away

First it's a dog, and then it's a lamb

But look, it has changed again

Now it's a dragon spouting fire

Blowing across the sky on the wind

Look over there, it's a buffalo

Snorting and pawing the air

Soon it's a horse with a beautiful mane

But yet, only clouds in the air

Imagination is a wonderful thing

We learn that as a young child

It helps us to grow in spirit and mind

As clouds upon clouds are piled

So lay on the lawn and watch the clouds

And see what the wind will blow by

Look at life through the eyes of a child

And let your imagination fly

By Dink 4-98

The pressure slowly builds and builds

I cannot find release

I talk, I cry, I write, I scream

And still there is no peace.

I have an image in my mind

I fight it every day

I get support from treasured friends

And live life day to day

I fight it now hour by hour

and soon minute by minute

My life is total torture now

There is no peace in it

I make one final call for help

And my friends rally round

They try so hard to keep me safe

But peace cannot be found

And now the image in my mind

Becomes reality

The pressure eases on me now

But truly I don't see

The pain and hurt I caused my friends

The anguish they now feel

I am better, they are not

And I'm not made of steel

I truly have a breaking point

I never knew was there

I've hurt not only me this time

Bt those for whom I care

I wish you knew how hard I tried

And how badly I do feel

I wish that I could have been real strong

And truly made of steel

But I am flesh and bone my friends

Full of hurt and pain

I wish I was what you want me to be

But that I cannot feign

I'm sorry that I hurt you friends

But I am human too

I laugh, I cry, I hurt, I fail

Just the same as you.

Sat Apr 11 1998

Hi my friend, how are you ?

Not too good, you say?

I can offer an ear to listen

If you need to talk today

I lend my shoulder for support

And also to catch your tears

I hug you with my loving arms

To keep at bay your fears

I know how it feels to be so low

That the gutter is a hard climb

I know what it is like to feel so bad

And worthless all the time

So I can lend an ear, an arm

A shoulder and a hug

I can listen and let you cry

And cover you with love

I wish that I could do more for you

Make your pain cease

Hold and huggle and cuddle you

Until you find release

I wish that truly for you my friend

That you could find release

I wish that life was better for you

And you could find some peace

But I can lend an ear, an arm

A shoulder and a hug

I can listen and let you cry

And cover you with love

Is Love Enough

Is love enough when times are tough?

Can it really get you through?

Is love enough when times are tough?

Is my love enough for you?

.

My dear I love you with all my heart

But cannot stop your pain

But I'll be here and hold you near

And together we'll go through the rain.

.

I don't want to stop your pains in life

And take them all away

I want to be here by your side

And go through them with you each day.

.

To take your pains and strife away

Changes who you are

Removes your chance to grow in life

And be a shining star.

.

Is love enough when times are tough?

Can it really get you through?

Is love enough when times are tough?

Is my love enough for you?