Day: February 10, 2026

• My Beloved, My Heart

  👀: 6

  In sterile halls where silence weighs like stone,
  I pace these floors while you fight on your own,
  My darling wife, my soul, my sweetest friend—
  Without you here, I feel my world might end.

  Each labored breath you take echoes in me,
  A symphony of love and agony,
  While machines beep the rhythm of your heart,
  I’m dying here, though we’re just rooms apart.

  You are the sunrise painting morning gold,
  The gentle warmth when days grow harsh and cold,
  My anchor in life’s most tempestuous sea—
  Without your love, what would become of me?

  I watch you sleep, so brave yet looking small,
  And whisper prayers to anyone who’ll call,
  That strength will fill your weary, aching chest,
  That healing comes to give your body rest.

  Remember, love, our first dance in the rain?
  How you laughed through joy and through the pain?
  That spirit burns so bright within your core—
  Please fight, my love, I need you so much more.

  Your gentle hands that soothed my every fear,
  Your tender voice I long so much to hear,
  Your brilliant smile that lights my darkest hour—
  Come back to me with all your healing power.

  I love you more than oceans love the shore,
  Than flowers love the sun they’re living for,
  You are my breath, my reason, and my song—
  Please hurry home where you and I belong.

  Until that blessed day when you’re released,
  I’ll hold you close within my heart, at least,
  My precious wife, my everything, my life—
  Get well, my love, my partner, and my wife.

  With all my love and endless devotion

  February 10, 2026

  family, love

  ---

• Every First Time

  👀: 4

  Verse 1:
  You looked at me this morning like a stranger at the door
  Asked me who I was, baby, like you’d never seen me before
  But I took your hand so gently, pulled you close just like I do
  And whispered all our secrets ’til I saw that spark in you

  Pre-Chorus:
  Some days you remember, some days slip away
  But darling, I’m not going nowhere, I’m forever here to stay

  Chorus:
  ‘Cause loving you is like falling all over again
  Every sunrise brings a brand new chance to let you in
  When you forget my name, I’ll be right here to say
  I’m the one who’s loved you since forever and a day
  Every moment’s precious, every touch feels so alive
  When you’re the love of my life meeting for the first time

  Verse 2:
  I’ll show you all our pictures, tell you stories ’bout our song
  How we danced beneath the stars and loved each other all night long
  You smile like you believe me, though the memories won’t stay
  And honey, that’s alright, ’cause I fall deeper either way

  Pre-Chorus:
  Your eyes still hold that wonder, that beautiful surprise
  And I get to watch you fall in love right before my eyes

  Chorus:
  ‘Cause loving you is like falling all over again
  Every sunrise brings a brand new chance to let you in
  When you forget my name, I’ll be right here to say
  I’m the one who’s loved you since forever and a day
  Every moment’s precious, every touch feels so alive
  When you’re the love of my life meeting for the first time

  Bridge:
  They say true love remembers, but what they don’t understand
  Is I’d choose you in every lifetime, I’d still reach for your hand
  Memory fades but this heart knows, you’re written in my soul
  And I’ll keep choosing you, baby, ’til we both grow old

  Final Chorus:
  ‘Cause loving you is like falling all over again
  Every sunrise brings a brand new chance to let you in
  When you forget my name, I’ll be right here to stay
  I’m the one who’s loved you since forever and a day
  Every moment’s sacred, every kiss feels so right
  When you’re the love of my life meeting for the first time

  Outro:
  Yeah, you’re the love of my life
  Meeting for the first time
  Every single time

  This song is about the beauty and heartbreak of loving someone through memory loss, while celebrating that love’s power to transcend everything. Written for my cousins Robert and Jeannie

  February 10, 2026

  family, friendship

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• Friend Like You

  👀: 6

  (Up-tempo acoustic guitar strumming with a lively beat)

  (Verse 1)
  Well, the sun came up on a Tuesday mornin’,
  Coffee’s cold but my spirit’s warmin’,
  ’Cause I got a text that said, “Get in the truck,
  We’re chasin’ sunshine and tryin’ our luck!”
  You showed up wearin’ mismatched boots,
  And I knew right then we were shootin’ for the roots
  Of some good ol’ fun, a little bit wild—
  The kind of crazy that makes life worth the while.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, it’s a beautiful thing havin’ a friend like you,
  We’re two fools laughin’ at the crazy we do!
  From gettin’ lost on some backroad turn,
  To burnin’ supper ’cause we’d rather learn
  ’Bout life, love, and how to have a blast—
  Yeah, the good times are flyin’ by way too fast!
  With you by my side, there’s no mountain too steep,
  ’Cause we’re climbin’ together, and laughin’ all week!

  (Verse 2)
  Remember that time we tried line dancin’?
  Two left feet but we took our chances!
  We stumbled ’round like tipsy deer,
  But we grinned so wide, we had nothin’ to fear.
  Then you talked me into eatin’ sushi raw—
  I swear I saw you breakin’ some law
  Of country folk who stick to steak and beans,
  But hey, with you, I’ll try most anything!

  (Chorus)
  Oh, it’s a beautiful thing havin’ a friend like you,
  We’re two fools laughin’ at the crazy we do!
  From gettin’ lost on some backroad turn,
  To burnin’ supper ’cause we’d rather learn
  ’Bout life, love, and how to have a blast—
  Yeah, the good times are flyin’ by way too fast!
  With you by my side, there’s no mountain too steep,
  ’Cause we’re climbin’ together, and laughin’ all week!

  (Bridge)
  We’ve sung off-key under starry skies,
  Told big dreams and a few little lies,
  ’Bout how we’ll be rich someday—who knows?
  But with a friend like you, the joy just grows!
  You’re the harmony to my simple tune,
  The bright side even on a rainy afternoon.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, it’s a beautiful thing havin’ a friend like you,
  We’re two fools laughin’ at the crazy we do!
  From gettin’ lost on some backroad turn,
  To burnin’ supper ’cause we’d rather learn
  ’Bout life, love, and how to have a blast—
  Yeah, the good times are flyin’ by way too fast!
  With you by my side, there’s no mountain too steep,
  ’Cause we’re climbin’ together, and laughin’ all week!

  (Outro)
  Yeah, here’s to the memories we’re gonna make,
  For heaven’s sake—let’s stay wide awake!
  ’Cause life’s a ride, and it’s mighty fine,
  When I’m lucky enough to call you mine—
  My wonderful, crazy, hilarious friend!
  Let’s go do somethin’ wild again!
  Yeehaw!

  (Guitar finishes with a cheerful, upbeat riff.)

  February 10, 2026

  country

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• They Want Us Fighting

  👀: 4

  Verse 1:
  Turn on the TV, it’s the same old show
  Red versus blue, everywhere you go
  They’re pointing fingers, got us picking sides
  While they’re in the shadows where the truth hides
  But I know my neighbors, they’re good people too
  We want the same things, red, white, and blue

  Chorus:
  They want us fighting so we don’t see
  They’re picking our pockets while we disagree
  Left and right, black and white, that’s their game
  But we’re all Americans just the same
  So brother take my hand, sister stand up tall
  United we rise, divided we fall
  They can’t break us if we see the light
  We’re one nation and it’s time to fight

  Verse 2:
  They make their millions while we work and pray
  Promise tomorrow, steal today
  Got us so angry at the other side
  We forget to ask them where our future died
  But there’s more that binds us than divides
  It’s time we opened up our eyes

  Chorus:
  They want us fighting so we don’t see
  They’re picking our pockets while we disagree
  Left and right, black and white, that’s their game
  But we’re all Americans just the same
  So brother take my hand, sister stand up tall
  United we rise, divided we fall
  They can’t break us if we see the light
  We’re one nation and it’s time to fight

  Bridge:
  This land is our land, these stars are our stripes
  We’ve got more in common than what we dislike
  So let’s turn off the noise and listen to our hearts
  The power’s in the people, that’s where it starts

  Final Chorus:
  They want us fighting so we don’t see
  They’re picking our pockets while we disagree
  But we’re awake now, we see through the shame
  We’re all Americans and we’re taking back this game
  So neighbors join hands from shore to shore
  United we stand like never before
  They can’t divide us, we’ve seen the light
  We’re ONE NATION and we’re ready to FIGHT!

  Outro:
  Yeah, we’re one nation… and our future’s bright

  February 10, 2026

  country, political

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• Wheels and Smiles

  👀: 6

  Verse 1
  She climbed in my truck with her barefoot grace
  Sun in her hair and a smile on her face
  Said “Fill up the tank, let’s hit the blacktop line
  I don’t care where we’re goin’, just make it all mine”
  Windows rolled down, radio loud
  Dusty backroads callin’ us out
  With her laugh like a melody, ridin’ shotgun by my side
  I knew this journey was where I wanted to hide

  Chorus
  Wheels and smiles, miles flyin’ by
  With my pretty passenger beneath that big blue sky
  From Memphis to Malibu, we’re burnin’ up the map
  With her hand in mine, ain’t no turnin’ back
  Wheels and smiles, that’s all we need
  On this highway adventure, plantin’ love seeds
  Fast and free with the wind in our hair
  Best damn road trip a man could ever share!

  Verse 2
  We danced in Texas rain at a roadside bar
  Watched the sunrise over the Grand Canyon stars
  She said “Baby, I never knew freedom felt so sweet”
  As we crossed the Mississippi with bare feet
  Through the Rockies high, where the eagles soar
  She’s my co-pilot, my heart’s forevermore
  Every state line crossed just made our connection grow
  With this beautiful woman, wherever we go

  Chorus
  Wheels and smiles, miles flyin’ by
  With my pretty passenger beneath that big blue sky
  From Memphis to Malibu, we’re burnin’ up the map
  With her hand in mine, ain’t no turnin’ back
  Wheels and smiles, that’s all we need
  On this highway adventure, plantin’ love seeds
  Fast and free with the wind in our hair
  Best damn road trip a man could ever share!

  Bridge
  Twenty thousand miles and we ain’t slowed down yet
  Every sunset better than the one we met
  She’s my compass, my GPS, my four-wheel drive dream
  Livin’ every moment like it’s heaven-sent

  (Instrumental break – fiddle solo with driving rhythm)

  Chorus
  Wheels and smiles, miles flyin’ by
  With my pretty passenger beneath that big blue sky
  From Memphis to Malibu, we’re burnin’ up the map
  With her hand in mine, ain’t no turnin’ back
  Wheels and smiles, that’s all we need
  On this highway adventure, plantin’ love seeds
  Fast and free with the wind in our hair
  Best damn road trip a man could ever share!

  Outro
  Wheels and smiles… (faster)
  Miles and style… (faster)
  Gonna keep rollin’… (faster)
  For a million more…
  Wheels and smiles! (fade out with energetic strumming)

  February 10, 2026

  country

  ---

• Fire in the Pines

  👀: 5

  Verse 1:
  Woke up this morning with the sunrise in your hair
  Golden light dancing, baby, nothing else compares
  Your smile’s like whiskey, warm and going down smooth
  Got me feeling twenty-one, got nothing left to prove

  Chorus:
  I got my beautiful lady, right here by my side
  She’s the thunder in my heartbeat, she’s my Saturday night ride
  From the back roads to the bedroom, she sets my soul ablaze
  Thank the stars above for giving me these days
  With my beautiful lady, oh, she’s all mine
  Sweet as Carolina honey, hot as turpentine

  Verse 2:
  We burned up Highway 40 with the windows rolled down
  Your hand in my hand, leaving dust on this town
  Found a field of wildflowers underneath that summer moon
  Danced until the crickets played our favorite tune

  Chorus:
  I got my beautiful lady, right here by my side
  She’s the thunder in my heartbeat, she’s my Saturday night ride
  From the back roads to the bedroom, she sets my soul ablaze
  Thank the stars above for giving me these days
  With my beautiful lady, oh, she’s all mine
  Sweet as Carolina honey, hot as turpentine

  Bridge:
  When the morning comes around, I pull her close to me
  She’s my yesterday, tomorrow, and my wild and free
  Every kiss is like lightning, every touch is like rain
  She’s the cure to every heartache, the answer to the pain

  Final Chorus:
  I got my beautiful lady, wrapped up in these arms
  She’s my four-leaf clover, my good-luck charm
  From sunrise to sunset, she’s my everything
  The reason that this country boy can’t help but sing
  About my beautiful lady, thank God she’s mine
  Forever and always, till the end of time

  Outro:
  Yeah, my beautiful lady… she’s one of a kind

  February 10, 2026

  love

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• “Home for the Holidays Tonight”

  👀: 4

  (Verse 1)
  There’s lights on the farmhouse, snow on the ground
  The smell of pine and cinnamon drifting all around
  Mama’s in the kitchen, Daddy’s by the fire
  The whole family’s coming, just like we all desire

  Trucks are pulling in the driveway, one by one
  Neighbors, friends, and coworkers, everyone
  Laughter fills the evening, stories old and new
  There ain’t no place I’d rather be than here with you

  (Chorus)
  We’re home for the holidays tonight
  Hearts are full and the future’s bright
  Raise a glass to the love we share
  Thank the Lord above for answered prayers
  With family, friends, and those we hold so tight
  We’re blessed beyond measure
  We’re home for the holidays tonight

  (Verse 2)
  Kids are in the front yard making angels in the snow
  Grandpa’s telling tales from long ago
  Coffee’s always brewing, there’s pie on every shelf
  The greatest gift of all is being with each other

  From the folks I work with to the ones I love the most
  This season brings us all together, coast to coast
  No matter where we’ve wandered, no matter how far we roam
  Christmas always calls us back home

  (Chorus)
  We’re home for the holidays tonight
  Hearts are full and the future’s bright
  Raise a glass to the love we share
  Thank the Lord above for answered prayers
  With family, friends, and those we hold so tight
  We’re blessed beyond measure
  We’re home for the holidays tonight

  (Bridge)
  So let the carols ring out clear
  This is why we’re all here
  To celebrate the season
  To hold each other near
  Love’s the greatest reason
  For this time of year!

  (Final Chorus)
  We’re home for the holidays tonight
  Hearts are full and the future’s bright
  Raise a glass to the love we share
  Thank the Lord above for answered prayers
  With family, friends, and those we hold so tight
  We’re blessed beyond measure
  Oh, we’re blessed beyond measure
  We’re home for the holidays tonight

  (Outro)
  Yeah, we’re home for the holidays tonight…
  Home for the holidays tonight

  February 10, 2026

  country, Holiday, love

  ---

• “Christmas Eve With You”(A country folk ballad)

  👀: 6

  Verse 1
  The snow’s fallin’ soft on the old porch swing,
  The church bells have rung, and the carolers sing.
  But all that I’m needin’, here under this roof,
  Is the warmth of your smile, and your heart, living proof…
  That love don’t need wrappin’ or ribbons or bows,
  It just needs your hand in mine, I suppose.

  Chorus
  Oh, darlin’, on this Christmas Eve,
  It’s you that I believe
  Makes the stars shine a little brighter in the sky.
  With the tree all aglow, and the fire burnin’ low,
  I get lost in the sparkle in your eyes.
  Just me and you, the whole night through—
  No gift under that tree could ever measure
  To the love and the pleasure…
  Of Christmas Eve with you.

  Verse 2
  Each ornament tells us a story we’ve made—
  That seashell from Gulf Shores, the year we first strayed,
  The lopsided clay star from our little one’s hand,
  The ticket stub from that small country band.
  We hang ’em with laughter, sometimes with a tear,
  But each one means more when you’re standin’ right here.

  Chorus
  Oh, darlin’, on this Christmas Eve,
  It’s you that I believe
  Makes the stars shine a little brighter in the sky.
  With the tree all aglow, and the fire burnin’ low,
  I get lost in the sparkle in your eyes.
  Just me and you, the whole night through—
  No gift under that tree could ever measure
  To the love and the pleasure…
  Of Christmas Eve with you.

  Bridge
  Now the flames in the hearth dance and twinkle like gold,
  And the look that you give me, it never grows old.
  My eyes melt with seein’ you there in their sight,
  Wrapped in soft Christmas light.
  If time could stand still, I’d choose tonight,
  With your head on my shoulder, everything’s right.

  Final Chorus
  Oh, darlin’, on this Christmas Eve,
  It’s you that I believe
  Makes the angels pause in their flight through the sky.
  With the tree all aglow, and the fire burnin’ low,
  I’m captured forever in your eyes.
  Just me and you, the whole night through—
  No treasure on earth could ever measure
  This passionate love and this pleasure…
  My whole heart’s true treasure…
  On Christmas Eve with you.

  Outro
  So let the world rush on outside that pane,
  We’ve got all we need in this sweet, soft refrain.
  Just your hand in mine, and this quiet divine…
  On this Christmas Eve, you’re forever mine.

  February 10, 2026

  Christian, Holiday

  ---

• “Blessings Under the Tree”

  👀: 6

  A Country Christmas Song

  (Gentle acoustic guitar strumming begins, like snow falling on a tin roof)

  Verse 1
  Well, the fire’s cracklin’ in the old stone hearth,
  And the stockings are hung in a row,
  But the warmth I feel ain’t just from the flames—
  It’s a love that’s continued to grow.
  I look at the angel atop our tree,
  And I’m humbled by all I can see…
  God gave me more than I ever dreamed
  In a world meant for just little ol’ me.

  Chorus
  So I’m thankin’ the Lord on this starry night,
  For the gifts that don’t fit ‘neath the pine.
  For a wife whose smile outshines the tree lights,
  And a family gathered ’round, hand in mine.
  For friends who drop by with a pie and a song,
  And coworkers who feel like my own—
  Yeah, my cup’s overflowin’, my heart’s full and growin’,
  I’m the richest man this Christmas has known!

  Verse 2
  There’s laughter in the kitchen, a mess on the floor,
  Little footprints on hardwood and tile,
  Mama’s dancin’ with our girl by the backdoor,
  And it just makes me want to sit still for a while.
  And that text from my buddy just sayin’, “Hey, man,”
  Or the card from the team down at work…
  It’s the people, not presents, in God’s gracious plan,
  That makes all of life’s corners perk.

  Chorus
  So I’m thankin’ the Lord on this starry night,
  For the gifts that don’t fit ‘neath the pine.
  For a wife whose smile outshines the tree lights,
  And a family gathered ’round, hand in mine.
  For friends who drop by with a pie and a song,
  And coworkers who feel like my own—
  Yeah, my cup’s overflowin’, my heart’s full and growin’,
  I’m the richest man this Christmas has known!

  Bridge
  Some pray for sunshine or a new Chevrolet,
  And I won’t say those things aren’t nice…
  But when I count my blessings on Christmas Day,
  I just count the same people twice.
  ‘Cause He didn’t just give me one or two—
  He poured out His storehouse above,
  And wrapped up my life in love, love, love.

  Final Chorus
  So I’m thankin’ the Lord on this starry, starry night,
  For the gifts that don’t fit ‘neath the pine!
  For a wife whose smile outshines the tree lights,
  And a family gathered ’round, hand in mine.
  For friends who drop by with a pie and a song,
  And coworkers who’ve got my back bone to bone—
  Yeah, my cup’s overflowin’, my heart’s full and growin’,
  I’m the richest man this Christmas has known…
  Just the richest man this Christmas has known.

  Outro
  (Guitar softens, gentle hum)
  So if you see me grinnin’ from the porch to the pew,
  It’s ’cause my Christmas prayer’s been answered true.
  It’s a wife, a family, good friends, a good crew…
  And it all started with a child in a manger,
  Turnin’ my world brand new.
  Merry Christmas, y’all.
  Amen.

  (Last guitar chord rings out softly, like a distant church bell )

  February 10, 2026

  Christian, Holiday

  ---

• Fifty Years of Love

  👀: 6

  For Joan and Jordan, on this blessed day,
  Fifty golden years have passed away—
  A journey walked with faith as your guide,
  With God’s great love forever by your side.

  Through half a century, hand in hand,
  You’ve built a life both blessed and grand,
  With compassionate hearts that freely give,
  Showing us all how Christ would have us live.

  Your love shines bright in all you do,
  In gentle kindness, warm and true,
  A testament to devotion deep,
  Promises made, and vows to keep.

  Together you’ve explored this world so wide,
  With faithful paws trotting by your side,
  Each adventure shared, each memory made,
  In God’s creation, beautifully displayed.

  Your greatest treasure, beyond all measure,
  Is family—life’s most precious treasure,
  The love you’ve planted, watched it grow,
  A legacy that continues to flow.

  Fifty years of laughter, tears, and prayer,
  Of burdens lifted, joys to share,
  May God continue blessing you both,
  As you renew your sacred oath.

  Here’s to the journey still ahead,
  More paths to walk, more love to spread,
  Happy Anniversary, dear Joan and Jordan true,
  May Heaven’s grace shine down on you.

  With love and blessings on your Golden Day

  February 10, 2026

  family

  ---

• A Grampa’s Kitchen Christmas Tale

  👀: 6

  ‘Twas the night before Christmas in Azeroth’s land,
  Where Grampa’s Kitchen guild made their stand.
  With swords at the ready and spells all aglow,
  We ventured through dungeons in fresh Christmas snow.

  Old Grampa called out, “Y’all gather ’round here!
  We got dragons to slay and some loot mighty dear!”
  The guild members rallied from mountain to shore,
  Ready for raiding like never before.

  Through Deadmines we thundered with hollers and cheers,
  While Van Cleef went running in holiday fears.
  The healer yelled, “Don’t stand in that fire!”
  As the tank charged ahead like a bull through barbed wire.

  We rode through the forests on mighty dire wolves,
  Our pockets a-jinglin’ with copper and gold.
  Completing them quests from Stormwind to Darnassus,
  Fighting off critters that tried to harass us.

  In Molten Core’s belly, where old Ragnaros dwells,
  We fought through his minions and broke all his spells.
  “Need on that epic!” someone did shout,
  As legendary weapons came rolling right out.

  The mage conjured cookies, the rogue told tall tales,
  Of backstabs and ambushes through Thousand Needles’ trails.
  The warrior tanked bravely, the hunter tracked beasts,
  While we all looked forward to Grampa’s grand feast.

  Through Karazhan’s ballrooms where ghosts dance and play,
  We conquered each boss in our own special way.
  The warlock kept soulstones for those who might fall,
  The paladin’s blessings were shared with us all.

  When Onyxia roared with her deep dragon’s breath,
  Grampa just chuckled and said, “Ain’t scared of death!”
  We charged as a family, a guild tried and true,
  With DPS flying and heals coming through.

  The druid went bear mode, then cat, then a tree,
  Shape-shifting and dancing as happy as could be.
  The shaman dropped totems all over the ground,
  While priest shields were bubbling all around.

  We tackled them raids from old Naxx to ICC,
  Each member contributing, working in harmony.
  From trash pulls to boss fights, through wipes and success,
  Grampa’s Kitchen kept pushing, never settling for less.

  When finally we downed that last Christmas Eve boss,
  The whole guild was cheering—victory was ours!
  The loot was distributed, all fair and all square,
  With “Merry Christmas!” echoing through discord’s night air.

  We hearth-stoned back home to Ironforge’s warm glow,
  Where the Christmas tree sparkled through Azeroth’s snow.
  Gathered ’round Grampa, our leader so wise,
  Who’d guided us through with his strength and advice.

  “Now this,” Grampa said with a grin ear to ear,
  “Is what gaming’s about—friends, fellowship, cheer!
  Not just the loot or the levels we gain,
  But the bonds that we’ve forged shall forever remain.”

  So here’s to the guild and adventures we share,
  To Grampa’s Kitchen, the family so rare!
  From all of us raiding through WoW’s magical land—
  Merry Christmas to all, and may your crits always land!

  For the Kitchen! For the Guild! And Merry Christmas to all, May your framerates stay high and your ping never stall!

  February 10, 2026

  life

  ---

• A Carpenter’s Faith, A Mother’s Grace

  👀: 6

  I. The Road to Nazareth

  A path of dust, a sky of lead,
  Each weary step by faith was led.
  A man with purpose stern and deep—
  Guardian of a promise he must keep.
  Beside him, she whose soul conceived
  The very Hope her people grieved.
  Her secret, like a living flame,
  A holy, unpronounced Name.
  “Beloved, lean on me,” he said,
  Though angels’ words still burned his head.
  This mystery he would defend—
  Not by his might, but as God’s friend.
  No royal escort, no parade,
  But heaven’s light within the shade.

  II. The Stable’s Cry

  The city crowded, cold, and loud,
  No welcome from the stony crowd.
  But in a place where beasts were fed,
  A birthing bed was gently spread.
  The hay was prickly, sharp, and coarse,
  Yet Love would chart its own true course.

  Then came the Pain, and then the Breath,
  That broke the iron grip of Death.
  A mother’s tears, a father’s awe,
  Before the Law the new Law saw.
  No silk, no gold—just swaddling bands
  Held in a young man’s calloused hands.
  And in that cry—so frail, so small—
  The universe began to call.
  The stars bent down their silver light
  Upon that humble, holy night.
  While shepherds watched and angels sang,
  The very fabric of things changed.

  III. The First Embrace

  She held Him first—the salt and sweet
  Of mingled joy and labor’s heat.
  His tiny fingers, curled and new,
  The hands that would make all things new.
  And Joseph knelt upon the earth,
  Acknowledging this sacred birth—
  Not his, and yet by grace his own,
  This Child upon a manger-throne.

  O mystery of Love divine!
  That God would draw this human line,
  And enter in through pain and birth
  To ransom all the fallen earth.
  The Word, now silent, sleeping deep,
  While all the world He came to keep.

  IV. Hallelujah in the Hay

  Let every heart prepare Him room!
  Let light dispel the deepest gloom!
  For in this vulnerable, small form
  Raged Heaven’s quiet, gathering storm—
  A revolution born of love,
  Sent from the Father’s heart above.

  To Mary—blessed, full of grace,
  Who saw God face to tiny face.
  To Joseph—just and true and brave,
  Who every step and danger gave.
  To Jesus—Son, both God and man,
  Who wrought salvation’s perfect plan.

  Glory to God in the highest!
  Peace to the people He loves best.
  The journey’s end was just the start
  Of Hope reborn in every heart.
  Emmanuel—God here with us—
  Has come to dwell in humbleness.

  February 10, 2026

  Christian, God

  ---

• My Christmas Star

  👀: 6

  The Unwrapping

  No box beneath the tree could hold
  The gift I cherish more than gold.
  It wasn’t tied with ribbon bright
  Or hidden in the silent night.
  The year you came, the calendar’s turn,
  Was when my soul began to learn
  That Christmas magic isn’t made
  Of tinsel, light, or sweet parade—
  It’s you, my love, it’s in your eyes,
  My endless, joyful, sweet surprise.

  The Light You Bring

  The winter world seems dark and deep,
  But in your arms, the promises keep.
  You are the fire upon our hearth,
  The quiet peace that fills my earth.
  Your laughter is the carol’s sound
  That makes my universe go ’round.
  Each moment with you, soft and true,
  Is like the first fall of the snow—
  A blanket pure, a fresh start made,
  A beauty that will never fade.
  “They speak of gifts in red and green,
  Of hopeful sights and scenes foreseen.
  But my one wish, my constant prayer,
  Is simply that you’re always there.
  For you’re the answer, clear and bright,
  To every silent, longing night.”

  My Evergreen

  While other presents fade and fray,
  Your love grows stronger every day.
  Like an evergreen that stands so tall,
  You grace my summer, spring, and fall.
  Your hand in mine, a perfect fit,
  The steady, loving flame is lit.
  You are the beauty in the strife,
  The very heartbeat of my life.

  My Diane, with passion burning,
  For you my soul is ever yearning.
  Not just at Christmas, but always, love,
  You are the gift from God above.

  Forever yours, this Christmas Day,
  And every moment, come what may.

  February 10, 2026

  love

  ---

• My Heart

  👀: 4

  My Dearest Wife,

  It’s late, and the house is quiet. All I can hear is the rhythm of my own heart—and beneath that, the silent, steady hum of everything I feel for you. It’s a sound that has become more familiar to me than my own breath.

  I was thinking today about your laugh—that real, unguarded one that starts deep in your chest and bursts out like light. I live for that sound. I will go to ridiculous lengths just to be the cause of it. It’s my favorite proof that joy exists, and that it lives here, with us.

  But it’s not just your laugh. It’s the way you bite your lip when you’re concentrating. The way your hand finds the small of my back when you pass me in the kitchen, just to say, “I’m here.” The way you still, after all this time, can make my breath catch when you walk into a room wearing nothing but the moonlight from our window.

  I love the woman you are. The fierce protector of our family, the tender keeper of my secrets, the passionate dreamer who still talks about our future with stars in her eyes. You have built a home not just of wood and paint, but of safety and warmth. In your arms, I have found my only true shelter.

  And I love the woman you are for me. The way your gaze across a crowded room can still feel like a secret, stolen touch. The electricity that hasn’t dimmed, but has instead deepened into a current that powers my very soul. I remember the fire of our beginning, but this—this sustained, burning warmth of a love that has been tended to, fought for, and chosen anew every single day—this is infinitely more powerful.

  You are my most beautiful thought in the morning, and my most peaceful sigh at night. You are the scent on my pillow that means home. You are the reason I understand words like “devotion” and “yearning” not as poetry, but as physical truth.

  I am so wildly, irrevocably in love with you. With the strength of your hands and the softness of your skin. With the wisdom in your eyes and the playful curve of your smile. With every version of you—the girlfriend who stole my heart, the wife who holds it, the woman who, every day, makes me want to be a better man just to deserve the honor of loving you.

  Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for building this life with me. Thank you for every kiss, every challenge, every dream shared in the dark.

  My heart is, and always will be, yours—completely, passionately, and forever.

  All my love,
  

  February 10, 2026

  love

  ---

• A Circle of Light: A New Year’s Celebration

  👀: 6

  For My Wife

  My love, you are the steady flame
  That burns when winter winds are wild—
  A constant in life’s changing game,
  My harbor, compass, and my child’s
  First memory of gentle grace.
  With you, each ordinary place
  Becomes a canvas, bright and new.
  This year, I’ll walk each path with you.

  For Our Family

  Roots deep in love, branches held high—
  Our family tree against the sky.
  Each laugh that echoes through these halls,
  Each triumph, each tear when one falls,
  Weaves threads into a tapestry
  Of what we are and meant to be.
  In this new chapter, we’ll write more—
  Our story’s knocking at the door.

  For Our Friends

  Dear friends, you are the chosen kin,
  The mirrors showing who we’ve been
  And who we might become. Your light
  Makes even ordinary nights
  Sparkle with understanding’s gleam,
  Real as the earth, bright as a dream.
  You are the wine that ages best,
  The welcome and the needed rest.

  A Toast for the Turning Year
  Let’s raise a glass to what’s ahead—
  Not just to goals and plans we’ve pled,
  But to the moments still unseen:
  The quiet talks, the in-between,
  The courage found in simple acts,
  The love that bends but never cracks.

  So here’s to us—a circle, true,
  Made stronger by the year we’ve passed.
  However far our journeys cast,
  This love will be our north star, bright,
  Guiding us all through coming night,
  Into a New Year’s dawning light.

  February 10, 2026

  ---

• The Brightest Star in My Quiet Town

  👀: 5

  Verse 1
  When the sun slips down behind the cotton fields,
  And the creek hums soft where the whispers heal,
  I hear your name in the evening breeze,
  A melody only my heart could feel.

  Chorus
  Oh darling, you’re the spark in my simple days,
  The lilting vow in a whiskey breeze.
  You turn the ordinary into gold and grace,
  The compass light guiding me through the seas.

  Verse 2
  Your laughter tumbles like a warm campfire flame,
  Chasing the shadows from these creaky old bones.
  In your eyes I see a promise frame,
  A forever carved in the heart of our roads.

  Chorus
  Oh darling, you’re the spark in my simple days,
  The lilting vow in a whiskey breeze.
  You turn the ordinary into gold and grace,
  The compass light guiding me through the seas.

  Bridge
  If the rain drums on the tin roof all night,
  And the world feels steel and cold,
  I’ll lay my hand in yours and hold you tight,
  And tell you you’re more than ever told.

  Verse 3
  We’ll raise a little song by the door of dawn,
  Where the rooster crowns the waking sky.
  With every note I sing, I’m drawn to you, drawn home,
  To the beat of you in this life we ride.

  Chorus
  Oh darling, you’re the spark in my simple days,
  The lilting vow in a whiskey breeze.
  You turn the ordinary into gold and grace,
  The compass light guiding me through the seas.

  Outro
  So here’s my heart in a dusty guitar string,
  A quiet vow under the wide, wide sky.
  You are my world, my everything—
  The reason my soul learns to fly.

  February 10, 2026

  country

  ---

• Blessed Beyond Measure (Happy New Year Y’all)

  👀: 7

  Verse 1:
  Well, the calendar’s flippin’ to a brand new page
  Aunt Betty’s in the kitchen, she ain’t actin’ her age
  Uncle Joe’s tellin’ stories that we’ve heard twice before
  But I wouldn’t trade this chaos for a mansion with a door

  Chorus:
  Here’s to another year of crazy and of cheer
  To the ones who make me laugh ’til I cry tears
  We might be a little nuts, a little out of tune
  But I’m blessed beyond measure to be stuck with you goons
  Happy New Year, y’all, let’s do it again soon!

  Verse 2:
  My buddy Frank still owes me twenty bucks from July
  And Sarah can’t keep secrets, Lord knows that girl tries
  We’ll make the same resolutions that we made last time
  Then break ’em all by Tuesday, but we’ll say we’re doin’ fine

  Chorus:
  Here’s to another year of crazy and of cheer
  To the ones who make me laugh ’til I cry tears
  We might be a little nuts, a little out of tune
  But I’m blessed beyond measure to be stuck with you goons
  Happy New Year, y’all, let’s do it again soon!

  Bridge:
  So bring on the barbeques and the porch light talks
  The fishin’ trips where nobody catches nothin’ but a sunburn and some laughs
  Here’s my promise true, and I mean every word—
  I can’t wait to spend more time with you nerds!

  Final Chorus:
  Here’s to another year of memories so dear
  To the family and friends that I hold near
  We’re perfectly imperfect, that much is true
  And I thank my lucky stars that I get to love you
  Happy New Year, y’all—
  (Spoken: Come here, group hug!)
  Yeah, Happy New Year, y’all, I’m countin’ on you!

  Outro:
  (Fading out with a fiddle)
  Same time, same place, next December thirty-first…
  Y’all better show up or Mama’s gonna be rehearsed!
  (Laughter and cheering)

  February 10, 2026

  ---

• Your Light

  👀: 6

  In morning’s gentle, waking glow,
  I see the grace I’ve come to know.
  Your smile, a dawn that breaks the night,
  Your presence fills my world with light.

  The Little Things

  The way you laugh, the way you care,
  The kindness that you always share.
  Each thoughtful glance, each tender touch,
  I love you, darling, oh so much.

  My Heart’s Truth

  More beautiful than blooming spring,
  My heart for you will always sing.
  You are my peace, my joy, my home,
  Through all of life, where’er we roam.
  “In your eyes, I found my forever sky.
  In your heart, I found where my soul belongs.”

  February 10, 2026

  love

  ---

• Forever With You

  👀: 4

  Verse 1:
  I wake up every morning with the sunrise in your eyes
  Thank the stars above for answering my prayers
  Never knew that heaven could be lying by my side
  ‘Til you walked into my life and settled there

  Pre-Chorus:
  Every road I’ve traveled, every choice I’ve made
  Led me to this moment, and I wouldn’t change a thing

  Chorus:
  You’re the gift I never knew I needed
  The answered prayer my heart was barely breathing
  Of all the souls in all the world, somehow I got to love you
  You’re the sweetest grace that God could give
  My reason and my will to live
  Baby, I’m so blessed, so grateful, so damn lucky it’s true
  That you’re the one I get to spend my life loving you

  Verse 2:
  Your hand fits perfect in mine like it was made to stay
  Your laugh is my favorite song on repeat
  When the world gets heavy, you know just what to say
  You’re my shelter, my home, my everything I need

  Pre-Chorus:
  Every dream I’ve chased, every wish on stars
  Brought me to your arms where I belong

  Chorus:
  You’re the gift I never knew I needed
  The answered prayer my heart was barely breathing
  Of all the souls in all the world, somehow I got to love you
  You’re the sweetest grace that God could give
  My reason and my will to live
  Baby, I’m so blessed, so grateful, so damn lucky it’s true
  That you’re the one I get to spend my life loving you

  Bridge:
  I’d live a thousand lifetimes just to find you once again
  Choose you every single time until the very end
  You’re my always, my forever, my best friend

  Final Chorus:
  You’re the gift I never knew I needed
  The answered prayer that set my soul to healing
  Of all the souls in all the world, I thank God I get to love you
  You’re the sweetest grace that He could give
  My every reason left to live
  Baby, I’m so blessed, so grateful, so damn lucky it’s true
  Yeah, I’m so happy, so thankful through and through
  That you’re the one I get to spend my life loving you

  Outro:
  The one I get to spend my life loving you
  Forever loving you

  February 10, 2026

  love

  ---

• God’s Masterpiece: A Vessel Forged in Grace

  👀: 4

  In the dawn of creation, like Psalm 139’s frame**
  You knit me together, fearfully, wonderfully made
  Threads of purpose woven, in Your image displayed
  No mistake in my making, every fiber Your claim

  Ephesians 2:10, Your workmanship divine**
  Crafted for good works, prepared long before time
  From dust to delight, a poem etched in light
  Special and amazing, in Your grand design

  Blessed hands anointed, as in Isaiah 64:8**
  Clay on the Potter’s wheel, shaped without delay
  Vessels of honor, pouring forth Your grace
  Healing, creating, lifting every face

  Jeremiah 29:11, plans to prosper, not harm**
  Future and hope scripted on my heart’s palm
  Through trials and triumphs, Your path I will trod
  A conduit of miracles, reflecting my God

  Exodus 31’s skill, Bezalel filled with Your Spirit**
  Wisdom and knowledge, in these hands You deposit
  To build, to bless, to fulfill heaven’s art
  Special calling resounding, straight from Your heart

  Thus I stand in awe, Your vessel ever true
  Amazing grace pulsing, in all that I do
  Hands raised in surrender, to Your perfect will
  Forever grateful, Your plan my thrill

  February 10, 2026

  God, love

  ---

• Forever With You (The Poem)

  👀: 6

  I wake each morning to the sunrise in your eyes,
  And thank the stars above for answering my prayers.
  I never knew that heaven could be lying by my side,
  Until you walked into my life and settled there.

  Every road I’ve traveled, every choice I’ve made,
  Has led me to this moment where your hand rests in mine.
  You’re the gift I never knew I needed,
  The answered prayer my heart was barely breathing.

  Of all the souls in all the world, somehow I got to love you—
  What precious grace, what undeserved blessing.
  You’re the sweetest gift that God could give,
  My reason and my will to live.

  Your hand fits perfectly in mine, like it was made to stay.
  Your laugh has become my favorite song on endless repeat.
  When the world grows heavy, you know just what to say—
  You’re my shelter, my home, my everything I need.

  I am so blessed, so grateful, so impossibly lucky
  That you’re the one I get to spend my life loving.
  I’d live a thousand lifetimes just to find you once again,
  And choose you every single time until the very end.

  You’re my always, my forever, my truest friend.
  I’m so happy, so thankful through and through—
  That you’re the one, the only one,
  I get to spend my life loving you.

  Forever loving you.

  February 10, 2026

  love

  ---

• All My Time With You

  👀: 4

  Verse 1:
  I wake up to your coffee brewing in the kitchen
  The sunrise hits your hair just like a prayer
  You’re humming some old song while you’re fixing
  Breakfast like you don’t know I’m lying there just staring

  Chorus:
  I wanna spend all my time with you
  Every sunrise, every sunset too
  Don’t need nothing but your hand in mine
  Girl, you’re perfect and I thank the Lord you’re mine
  All my time, all my days
  Every single moment, every way
  This world keeps spinning, but I found my truth
  I wanna spend all my time with you

  Verse 2:
  We dance around the living room on Friday
  Your bare feet on the hardwood, nothing fancy there
  You laugh at all my jokes even when they ain’t worth saying
  The way you love me, darling, nothing else compares

  Chorus:
  I wanna spend all my time with you
  Every sunrise, every sunset too
  Don’t need nothing but your hand in mine
  Girl, you’re perfect and I thank the Lord you’re mine
  All my time, all my days
  Every single moment, every way
  This world keeps spinning, but I found my truth
  I wanna spend all my time with you

  Bridge:
  Some folks chase the bright lights and the fame
  But baby, you’re my everything
  Home is anywhere you say my name

  Final Chorus:
  I wanna spend all my time with you
  Every sunrise, every sunset too
  Don’t need nothing but your hand in mine
  Girl, you’re perfect and I thank the Lord you’re mine
  All my time, all my days
  Every single moment, every way
  This world keeps spinning, but I found my truth
  I wanna spend all my time with you

  Outro:
  Yeah, I wanna spend all my time with you

  February 10, 2026

  country, love

  ---

• Crazy World, Precious God

  👀: 6

  Verse 1
  Red lights flashin’ on the interstate
  Phones buzzin’ late, can’t concentrate
  News cycle spinnin’, another crazy trend
  Sometimes I wonder how this story’s gonna end

  Chorus
  Oh, this world’s a wild, wild ride
  Twistin’ like a tornado deep inside
  But through the noise and the glitter and the lies
  There’s one true peace that never dies
  Yeah, You’re precious, God, my saving grace
  Shinin’ brighter than any TikTok face
  In this crazy beautiful race
  You’re the steady in this place!

  Verse 2
  One click buys the world, one tweet starts a fire
  We’re climbin’ so high but we’re stuck in the mire
  Chasin’ likes and filters, a digital parade
  But I know a love that will never fade

  Chorus
  Oh, this world’s a wild, wild ride
  Twistin’ like a tornado deep inside
  But through the noise and the glitter and the lies
  There’s one true peace that never dies
  Yeah, You’re precious, God, my saving grace
  Shinin’ brighter than any TikTok face
  In this crazy beautiful race
  You’re the steady in this place!

  Bridge
  When the noise is loud and my feet can’t find the ground
  Your voice is the whisper, the solid sound
  I’ll trade the hype for a holy light
  You turn the chaos right, make everything bright!

  Outro
  (Yeah!) Crazy world, precious God
  (Whoa!) Holdin’ tight to the truth I’ve got
  Crazy world, precious God
  (Dance it out now!)
  You’re the real in this surreal, yeah!
  Na-na-na-na, precious God!

  February 10, 2026

  Christian, God

  ---

• Love Letter

  👀: 6

  My Dearest Love,

  As I lay here and write this, I find myself struggling because no combination of words feels powerful enough to capture what you mean to me. But I’ll try, because you deserve to know just how deeply you’ve woven yourself into every part of my soul.

  You are my everything – my wife, my best friend, the keeper of my heart, and the fire that ignites my very existence. From the moment I wake up beside you to the last breath I take before sleep, my world revolves around the incredible gift of having you in my life.

  The way you make me feel:
  When you laugh, it’s like the whole universe aligns perfectly
  Your touch sends electricity through every nerve in my body
  The sound of your voice is my favorite melody
  Your smile could cure any darkness in my heart
  Being near you feels like coming home to paradise

  You are stunning in ways that leave me breathless:
  The curve of your body drives me wild with desire
  Your eyes hold galaxies I want to get lost in forever
  The way you move captivates me completely
  Your confidence and beauty are absolutely intoxicating
  Every inch of you is pure perfection to me

  You’re not just my lover – you’re my confidant, my adventure partner, my safe place, and my greatest passion all wrapped into one extraordinary woman. You understand me in ways no one else ever could, and you love me even when I don’t deserve it.

  The intimacy we share transcends the physical. Yes, you set my body on fire with desire, but you’ve also claimed my heart, my mind, and my spirit. You are the most sensual, captivating woman I’ve ever known.

  I am forever yours, completely and passionately.

  All my love,
  Your devoted husband

  February 10, 2026

  love

  ---

• Dream Girl (Country Rock Heartbeat)

  👀: 6

  (Verse 1 – Slow build with twangy guitar riff)
  Woke up in the mornin’, coffee on the stove,
  Your shadow dancin’ in the sunlight glow.
  Leather boots and that sundress swayin’ low,
  Girl, you’re the fire I been chasin’ down this road.

  Chorus – Full band kicks in, drums poundin’, hearts racin’
  You’re the beauty from out of my dreams, darlin’,
  Curves like a backroad twistin’ in the night.
  Hotter than a summer storm, lightnin’ in your eyes,
  Come on, baby, let’s burn this town till the stars ignite!
  Yeah, you’re my wild fantasy, sexy and so real,
  Pull me close, let’s make this fever feel.

  (Verse 2 – Bass groove, playful harmonica tease)
  Your lips like whiskey, burnin’ sweet and strong,
  Whisper in my ear, where we belong.
  Dancin’ on the tailgate under neon lights,
  Hands on your hips, losin’ track of time.

  Chorus – Louder, with harmonies stackin’ up
  You’re the beauty from out of my dreams, darlin’,
  Curves like a backroad twistin’ in the night.
  Hotter than a summer storm, lightnin’ in your eyes,
  Come on, baby, let’s burn this town till the stars ignite!
  Yeah, you’re my wild fantasy, sexy and so real,
  Pull me close, let’s make this fever feel.

  (Bridge – Slows down, electric guitar solo builds tension, then explodes)
  No more dreamin’ alone in this king-size bed,
  You’re the thrill ridin’ shotgun in my head.
  Skin on skin, like outlaws on the run,
  Let’s chase forever, two hearts beatin’ as one.

  Final Chorus – All-out rockin’, crowd sing-along vibe
  You’re the beauty from out of my dreams, darlin’!
  (Out of my dreams!)
  Curves like a backroad, twistin’ all night long!
  Hotter than hellfire, baby, sing my song!
  You’re my wildest ride, sexy, fun, and free,
  Love you forever, girl, you’re my ecstasy!

  (Outro – Fades with riff and laughter)
  Yeah, from my dreams… straight to my arms… aw yeah!

  February 10, 2026

  country, love

  ---

• A Love Like Yours

  👀: 4

  How blessed am I to know a love like this
  To wake each morning and find you near
  To trace the softness of your smile with my eyes
  To hear your laughter dance through every room
  To hold your hand and feel the world makes sense

  You are the tenderness I never knew I needed
  Your voice, a gentle refuge when storms arise
  Your touch, the sweetest answer to my soul’s quiet prayer
  Your presence, the home I’ve wandered lifetimes to find
  Your heart, the sacred place where I belong

  In loving you, I’ve learned what it means to truly care
  To listen deeply when silence speaks louder than words
  To celebrate your victories as if they were my own
  To stand beside you when the weight feels too heavy
  To choose you, again and again, with every sunrise

  You’ve awakened something fierce and beautiful in me
  A passion that burns steady, not wild and reckless
  A desire to protect the light that lives within you
  A hunger to know every dream you’ve ever whispered
  A devotion that grows deeper with each shared breath

  My darling, you are extraordinary
  Not because you’re perfect, but because you’re real
  Not despite your vulnerabilities, but because of them
  Not for what you give me, but for who you are
  And loving a woman like you—it is my life’s greatest privilege

  Forever yours, in this moment and all the ones to come.

  February 10, 2026

  love

  ---

• She Stole My Truck (And My Hat Too)

  👀: 6

  Verse 1:
  Well I woke up this morning in my cowboy boots
  Found a note on the pillow said “Baby, we’re through”
  She took my Chevy, my Stetson, and my pride
  Left me standing in the driveway with nowhere to hide

  Chorus:
  She’s crazy as a barn cat in a thunderstorm
  Wilder than a rodeo on Saturday morn
  She stole my truck, she stole my hat
  But I can’t help but love her crazy like that
  Yeah, she’s burning rubber down that old dirt road
  With my favorite hat and my heart in tow
  She’s crazy, baby, ain’t no doubt about that
  She stole my truck and she stole my hat

  Verse 2:
  She got mad ’cause I looked at my phone
  Said “Who’s this Betty Lou?” – just my mama back home
  Now she’s doing donuts in my front yard
  While I’m standing here thinking ’bout my credit card

  Chorus:
  She’s crazy as a barn cat in a thunderstorm
  Wilder than a rodeo on Saturday morn
  She stole my truck, she stole my hat
  But I can’t help but love her crazy like that
  Yeah, she’s burning rubber down that old dirt road
  With my favorite hat and my heart in tow
  She’s crazy, baby, ain’t no doubt about that
  She stole my truck and she stole my hat

  Bridge:
  My buddies say “Boy, you better let her go”
  But they don’t know her like I know
  Sure she’s wild and out of control
  But that girl’s got my heart and soul

  Final Chorus:
  She’s crazy as a barn cat in a thunderstorm
  Wilder than a rodeo on Saturday morn
  She stole my truck, she stole my hat
  But I’m gonna marry that girl, imagine that!
  Yeah, she’s coming back up that old dirt road
  With my favorite hat and my heart in tow
  She’s crazy, baby, that’s a natural fact
  But she brought back my truck…
  She kept my hat!

  Outro:
  (Spoken) Well, at least I got my truck back…

  February 10, 2026

  country, life

  ---

• Cowboy

  👀: 4

  Verse 1
  Leather seat** – Sun-faded and worn, holding stories of dust and dawn.
  Silver buckle** – Clicking time on an empty two-lane, chasing a horizon line.
  Radio hum** – A twangy tune about a heart on the run.

  Chorus
  Stetson crown** – Tipped low to hide the frown she painted in this town.
  Chevy’s roar** – Engine screaming for a door she slammed the night before.
  Her wild eyes** – Lightning in a bottle, mixing love with lies.

  Verse 2
  Gravel road** – Kicking up ghosts in the rearview, a heavy load.
  Whisper thin** – A promise she broke, letting the Texas wind in.
  Dashboard light** – Glowing like the neon of another fight.

  Bridge
  Broken fence** – A boundary crossed, no going back, no common sense.
  Engine stall** – In the middle of nowhere, feeling ten feet tall and small.

  Outro
  Hat on the seat** – Empty space where she used to rest her head, bittersweet.
  Truck in park** – Idling in the dark, a silent, lonesome spark.

  February 10, 2026

  country, life

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• Walking with You

  👀: 6

  Verse 1
  Through winding roads and shadowed valleys low,
  Your light within me starts to brightly glow.
  With every step, my heart beats close to Yours,
  In faith’s sweet fire, love opens heaven’s doors.2

  Chorus
  Oh, I’m glowing, glowing in Your endless grace,
  Growing closer, heart to heart in this holy race.
  With You in me, through life’s wild, endless art,
  Faith and love ignite, You’re the fire in my heart3

  Verse 2
  Storms may rage, but on this firm foundation,
  Your faithfulness turns fear to celebration.
  Mountains move when faith arises strong,
  In Your embrace, I know where I belong.7

  Chorus
  Oh, I’m glowing, glowing in Your endless grace,
  Growing closer, heart to heart in this holy race.
  With You in me, through life’s wild, endless art,
  Faith and love ignite, You’re the fire in my heart!

  Bridge
  No fear in death, no guilt in life I bear,
  Your power holds me, everywhere.
  From dawn’s first light to evening’s peaceful call,
  Traveling life, I’m Yours, standing tall.5

  Final Chorus
  Oh, I’m glowing, glowing brighter than before,
  Growing closer, forever wanting more.
  With You in my heart, on this journey we chart,
  True faith and love, shining from the start!

  February 10, 2026

  Christian

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• The Light That Never Fades

  👀: 6

  (Verse 1)
  In the valley, in the shadow, when the night is closing in,
  I can feel the storm around me, feel the battle start to spin.
  But a whisper in the silence, like a lantern in the dark,
  Is the promise that You’ve spoken—You won’t let my soul be marred.

  (Pre-Chorus)
  When the road is steep, and my soul is weak,
  Still Your voice is the comfort that my weary spirit seeks.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, in every storm, in the fiercest fight,
  You are with me, my Guiding Light.
  Through the raging flood or the still, small voice,
  In Your presence is my soul’s true choice.
  From the mountaintop’s height to the valley’s low,
  In the light of Your love, I’ll never walk alone.

  (Verse 2)
  There are days of golden sunshine, moments of eternal grace,
  And the good times are a promise of Your goodness in this place.
  Through the laughter and the dancing, in the victories and the cheer,
  I will offer You the glory, for Your presence is so near.

  (Pre-Chorus)
  In the good times, in the triumph, in the joy that overflows,
  You’re the reason for the blessing, and the love my heart now knows.

  (Chorus)
  Oh, in every storm, in the fiercest fight,
  You are with me, my Guiding Light.
  From the mountain to the valley’s floor,
  I will praise You, Lord, forevermore.
  In the darkness, in the pain,
  Your love remains like steady rain.
  And in the morning, with the sun’s new rays,
  I will sing Your endless praise.

  (Bridge)
  When I’m walking in the fire, when the world feels cold and hard,
  You’re the One who never leaves, the eternal, faithful Guard.
  Through the desert and the wasteland, You are still the flowing stream,
  You’re the God of my tomorrow, the Author of my dream.

  (Chorus)
  Yes, in every storm, in my darkest night,
  You are with me, my Guiding Light.
  Through the raging flood or the calm, still day,
  You are with me, clearing all the way.
  In Your arms I am held secure,
  In Your promises, I’m secure.

  (Outro)
  For Your glory, for Your name,
  In my heart, You’ll always reign.
  Through the good, the bad, the joy, the pain,
  In Your presence, I’ll remain.

  February 10, 2026

  Christian, God

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• Walking With You By My Side

  👀: 4

  Verse 1:
  I was wandering through the valley, didn’t know which way to go
  But You whispered in the stillness, said You’d never let me go
  Every step I take, I feel You closer than before
  Now my heart is burning brighter, I’m alive forevermore

  Pre-Chorus:
  You’re the light that fills my spirit
  You’re the love I’ve always needed
  Every mile, I’m drawing nearer
  To Your heart, my Savior, Teacher

  Chorus:
  I’m glowing with Your presence, shining from within
  Every road I travel, You’re my closest friend
  Through the storms and sunshine, valleys and the heights
  I’m growing closer to You, walking in Your light
  With You in my heart, I’m finally free
  This is what it means to truly believe

  Verse 2:
  There were seasons filled with questions, nights when faith was hard to hold
  But You carried me through fire, turned my brokenness to gold
  Now I see Your hand in everything, Your grace in every breath
  You’re the compass guiding homeward, You’re my life beyond this death

  Pre-Chorus:
  You’re the peace that calms the chaos
  You’re the hope when all seems hopeless
  Every day I’m learning deeper
  What it means to be Your keeper

  Chorus:
  I’m glowing with Your presence, shining from within
  Every road I travel, You’re my closest friend
  Through the storms and sunshine, valleys and the heights
  I’m growing closer to You, walking in Your light
  With You in my heart, I’m finally free
  This is what it means to truly believe

  Bridge:
  And I feel it in my soul now
  This love that overflows now
  You’re rewriting all my story
  Filling me with Heaven’s glory
  I’m radiant, I’m burning
  My whole life is turning
  Toward Your love, Your mercy
  Lord, You’re all that’s worthy

  Final Chorus:
  I’m glowing with Your presence, blazing from within
  Every mile I journey, closer to the end
  Where I’ll see You face to face and fall down at Your feet
  ‘Til then I’ll keep on walking, in Your love complete
  With You in my heart, I’m finally whole
  You’re the fire, the light within my soul

  Outro:
  So I’ll travel on with Jesus
  Every breath, He won’t release us
  Growing closer, ever nearer
  In His love, my vision’s clearer
  (I’m glowing… I’m glowing…)
  With faith and love, I’m glowing

  May this song remind every heart that the journey with God is one of continuous transformation, where His love illuminates our path and His presence becomes our greatest treasure.

  February 10, 2026

  Christian, God

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• One Less Chair”

  👀: 3

  (Verse 1)
  There’s coffee brewing in an empty kitchen now
  Mama’s recipe, but she ain’t around
  Daddy’s old work boots still sit by the door
  But his footsteps don’t echo on this floor anymore

  The phone don’t ring like it used to do
  Most of the numbers I can’t even call through
  And that corner booth down at the diner we’d share
  Every year there’s one less chair

  (Chorus)
  Time keeps stealing what I can’t replace
  Every mirror shows a stranger’s face
  With my father’s eyes and my mother’s silver hair
  The room gets quiet, and there’s one less chair
  One less voice, one less prayer
  One less reason to pretend I don’t care
  That the table’s getting smaller everywhere
  And I’m learning how to breathe this thinner air

  (Verse 2)
  We buried Bobby just last fall
  Tommy two years back, right after Paul
  The mill closed down in ’09
  Took half the town, then took their time

  Sarah’s kids don’t know my name
  Her Christmas cards don’t come the same
  I keep their pictures like I’m holding on to proof
  That I ain’t the only one left with the truth

  (Chorus)
  Time keeps stealing what I can’t replace
  Every mirror shows a stranger’s face
  With my father’s eyes and my mother’s silver hair
  The room gets quiet, and there’s one less chair
  One less voice, one less prayer
  One less reason to pretend I don’t care
  That the table’s getting smaller everywhere
  And I’m learning how to breathe this thinner air

  (Bridge)
  I talk to God more than I ever did before
  Ask Him why He needs them more
  Than I do here on this side
  Maybe I’m just not ready for that ride

  (Verse 3)
  So I’ll keep their stories while I still remember how
  Make their favorite meals, though it’s just me now
  I’ll save their seats, though I know they won’t be filled
  Guess this is what it means to bend but never break your will

  (Final Chorus)
  Time keeps stealing what I can’t replace
  But I see them all in my own face
  In these trembling hands and this gray hair
  I’ll hold the memory of every empty chair
  Every whispered name, every answered prayer
  Every soul that loved me, showed me care
  The room gets smaller, but the love’s still there
  I’m just learning how to breathe this thinner air
  Yeah, I’m learning how to breathe
  This thinner air

  (Outro)
  There’s coffee brewing in an empty kitchen now
  But I can almost hear them gather ’round

  February 10, 2026

  family, life

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