Long Time Comin'

It's been a long time comin'

I watched the days, turn into years

It's been a long time comin'

but the day is finally here

the load I'd borne

was worth the weight

the times were tough 

at times

were great

the time has come at long last now

to break free from the chains of cripplin' doubt

to be yourself and walk ahead

no bother to the otter or what your father'd said

it's been a long time comin' (it's here)

I spent a long time runnin'

& I, nearly outran the fear

I spent a long time runnin'

but I found my place, I'm finally here

the load I'd borne

was worth the weight

the times were tough 

at times

were great

the time has come at long last now

to break free from the chains of cripplin' doubt

to be yourself and walk ahead

no bother to the otter or what your father'd said

it's been a long time comin' (it's here)

I've been a long time strummin'

for empty rooms, where no one would hear

I've been a long time strummin'

Stompin' & Cursin', just tryin' to buy me some beer

the load I'd borne

was worth the weight

the times were tough 

at times

were great

the time has come at long last now

to break free from the chains of cripplin' doubt

to be yourself and walk ahead

no bother to the otter or what your father'd said

it's been a long time comin' (it's here)

The Miracle of Life

For the first time in 4 years I missed my monthly blog post... Although I'm pretty sure nobody noticed, I feel obligated to acknowledge this state of affairs and say that this post will stand to represent August, 2017. Thanks for stopping by.

- SGP

The Miracle of Life

83' when god made me

Found me a mother and a father 

Taught me to believe 

Gave me all of their love 

& Half of their time 

An older brother to walk ahead 

Taught me to really listen, through that old tape deck

He put the music in me

Allowed me to sing 

He put the music in me...

And gave me everything 

Always coming, Always going 

Here today, but the wind is blowing 

The miracle of life 

And the stars and night

It's in the trees that mother grows 

It's in, the sun upon my skin, sand between my toes 

And it's all just a gift...

I'm grateful for mine

This is all just a gift...

& I'm grateful for time 

When I return to the earth 

Please, celebrate the cycle

Call it my rebirth 

Sing at the top of your lungs 

And laugh while you dance 

Cause I'm not gone 

But I've done moved on

I'm in the corner of her smile

In that old sad song

I am the crashing waves 

And the fading light 

Always coming, Always going 

Here today, but the wind is blowing 

The miracle of life 

And the stars and night

It's in the trees that mother grows 

It's in, the sun upon my skin, sand between my toes 

And it's all just a gift...

I'm grateful for mine

This is all just a gift...

& I'm grateful for time 

All that I am, All that I'll be

Every moment

...in the life of a forgotten man

It'll all be returned

It's a matter of time

Forget redemption, forget revenge

I wanna savor every moment

wanna breathe life in

I want the simple things

And acres of land

I want the simple things

I wanna be a good man

Always coming, Always going 

Here today, but the wind is blowing 

The miracle of life 

And the stars and night

It's in the trees that mother grows 

It's in, the sun upon my skin, sand between my toes 

And it's all just a gift...

I'm grateful for mine

This is all just a gift...

& I'm grateful for time