Life's Smallest Keepsakes
Dreams, Love, and Mistakes
Everyone has a time;
When a smile is something hard to come by
And find it to be unclear,
Why home seems so far away, and nowhere near
It is then they clench their fist;
Close their eyes and never let go
Of the one wish they desire the most
Tomorrow's ship may never sail;
And you might just succeed with today,
what yesterday you failed
So take your empty hand;
And place your dream among the stars, you can
Sometimes a troubled heart;
No matter the time, day, or how far
Will find its way to you;
And something will begin anew
It is then that she will reach out her arm
So close your eyes and never let go
And what started as one heart will beat as two
Like the autumn trees bleed to start over;
Leaving only its leaves behind to care an eternity for one another
Now that she has your hand;
Try and let go of hers, you can't
Believing is hardest when you fall;
Even if the strength you gave it was your all
But don't worry if at first you don't shine;
Getting back up is done with the passing of time
It is then you will find the treasure within
Something you have had all along
That even now has never left your side
What is this wonderful treasure, you ask;
It cannot be bought or sold, but found in the past
They are life's smallest keepsakes;
Dreams, Love, and Mistakes
09/26/07 --Michael King