HOPES

HOPES

Hopes are dreams that may never come true

Hopes are dreams of my life with you

Hopes are dreams you hate to share

Only get them up if you dare

Hopes are wishes carried in the heart

Hopes are wishes not to depart

Hopes are wishes beyond compare

Only get them up if you dare 

Hopes can make you happy or make you sad

Hopes can make you smile or make you mad

Hopes can make you grin or make you glare

Only get them up if you dare 

Be careful of the hopes you keep

Be careful hopes may make you weep

Be careful of hopes and be aware

Don't get them up unless you dare

Sometimes we go through life living on our hopes, but we also need to be cautious what we place our hopes in.  We must always be on the lookout for those hopes that are place in the wrong actions, places, or people.  When we get out hopes up and think things are perfect, we tend to let our defenses down and end up finding more pain than happiness.  I have learned to be cautious of my misplaced hopes, yest sometimes I still fall into the trap of becoming too comfortable and happy and realize I have gotten my hopes up too high and need to bring myself back to reality.  My reality is that I have been on a roller coaster lately and I try daily to keep my feet planted firmly on the ground by hoping and dreaming about the future without getting those hopes up anymore

FOR YOU

FOR YOU

For you, my love, I give my all

For you, my love, I can't depart

For you, my love, I deeply fall

For you, my love, I give my heart

For you, my love, joy flows free

For you, my love, are total bliss

For you, my love, lasts eternally

For you, my love, I long to kiss

For you, my love, I do anything

For you, my love, I climb any mount

For you, my love, I wear your ring

For you, my love, I will make it count

This was written for my true love, Rick.  I try every day to prove just how much he means to me.  He is an amazing man, friend, partner, and dream come true.