The mountains cast in black
Deep shadows until dawn
The wind now a murmur
The birds gone to roost
The last of the evening light
Casting the billowing clouds
In a golden array
The clouds ever changing
Creating art for the imagination
Of fertile minds
But then the darkness intrudes
The light slowly fades
With the last rays of light
The stars become brilliant
In the far heavens
Ken Bennison
When the sun goes down
On this heart of mine
I get this lonely feeling
As the darkness descends
Because way down in my soul
I still love a women
Our love was like a medley
That faded with time
You were my first love
Your charms were irresistible
Deep down in my heart
I will always love you
You meant so much to me
I always felt so good
Being around you
I’m always fallen in love
Whenever I think of you
But alas
We were too young
In the ways of love
Missing you now
You had this way
Of soothing my soul
When the stars shine
At night
I am reminded of your
Sparkling eyes
When the sun goes down
On this heart of mine
I get this lonely feeling
As the darkness descends
Because way down in my soul
I still love a women
Sitting on a riverbank
Just me and my girl
The stars are shining
Like diamonds in heaven
The moon is sparkling
On the river’s surface
No wind is blowing
We are sitting, side by side
Holding hands
Stealing a kiss
Now and then
Just me and my girl
We talked about tomorrow
We talked about forever
And more
Rejoicing in our love
Being so young
Just me and my girl
We had not a care
In the world
Basking in the glow
Of our love
With the stars above
Just me and my girl
To be so young
To be so innocent
We talked about tomorrow
We talked about forever
And more
Just me and my girl
When I look in the mirror
I see a man at peace
With his world
I left behind
Bittersweet memories
But I guess that’s who I am
My heart at times is cold
But girl, you’re the one
To whom my heart belongs
As the days slip by
You slowly melt my heart
But I guess that’s who I am
Standing on the mountain
I hear your love
On the wind
I watch the clouds sail by
Ships upon the sea
But I guess that’s who I am
But my heart is restless
I need you to tame it
Look in the mirror
You will see who I am
But I am all yours to have
But I guess that’s who I am
When I look in the mirror
I see a man at peace
With his world
I left behind
Bittersweet memories
But I guess that’s who I am
As I drive through the night
On a lonely highway
A soft rain is fallen
The night is dark
No traffic in sight
The thoughts of home
Fills my mind
Tis a long way home
Back to my love
Music is playing softly
On the radio
The night is empty
The cool night air refreshing
The thoughts of my
Family sound asleep
Of a lady waiting for me
Tis a long way home
Back to my love
The miles fly by
On this lonely highway
I long for the comfort
Of my lady’s arms
To sleep through the night
The softness of her breathing
Relaxing to me
Tis a Long way home
Back to my lady
A truck stop appears ahead
Lights glowing through the rain
A drive through beckons
A cup of coffee
For the long drive
In the darkness of night
Tis a Long way home
Back to my love
Sipping on my coffee
A feeling of longing
Invades my thoughts
The road now climbing
Into the mountains
Will not be long now
Tis a long way home
Back to my love
Sheet lightning shimmering
From far away
As I enter the mountains
Winding my way higher
The storm fast approaching
I’ll soon be home
With my loving wife
Tis a Long way home
Back to my love
Dazzling light splits the sky
The dull rumble of thunder
A few moments later
As the road climbs higher
The storm now upon me
The roll of thunder now louder
The warmth of home near
Tis a Long way home
Back to my love
The dark ridges outlined
In the dazzling light
A cabin momentarily seen
Home at last
As I turn into the driveway
A dash to the door
As the thunder rolls
Tis a Long way home
Back to my love
There to meet me
Is my dear beloved
A warm smile and hug
Welcome home darling
Tis a Long way home
Back to my love
Breakfast is on the stove
Coffee perking away
A warm smile and hug
Welcome home darling
Children not yet awake
The storm has passed
There is a light shining
Over the mountains
Tis a Long way home
Back to my love
The sun is lowering
Light reflects off the rocks
The clouds create mood
A dash of color
in the evening sky.
Mother nature at her finest
A composition is created
Fine art at its best
It Hurts
Been working all day
Kids to look after
When the darkness comes
The hurt always returns
I just can’t get
You off my mind
I am so tired of crying
So many emotions
Words have failed me
The pain of being cheated on
I gave you so much
Of my life
I never thought
I could be the other women
It sure hurts you know
What is it about her?
That I don’t have
You left me bitter
About love
But I got to let it be
Move on with my life
She will always be
My little girl
Her love for me
As big as the sky
A special person
In my life
We are alike
In heart and mind
We cry together
We laugh together
We are always there
For one another
She is still my little girl
Now all grown up
She is that special person
In my life
A cafe in hand
A chair beckons
A mountainous view
Off to the east
Darkening in the coming
Of the night
A refreshing cool breeze
Dispersing the day’s heat
The parrots have returned
To where ever they roost
The white plumed garza
Long since gone
The sky dark and threatening
Clouds a somber grey
A beam of light
Emerging from the clouds
To cast a golden ray
In a moment of glory
Over a rounded hill
As the clouds roll on
The light slowly fades
Darkness descends once again
The dogs gathered round
Their heads on paws
A kitten purring
Comfortably on my lap
Enjoying the cooling even
While I sip my cafe
Good Morning
Good morning sun
I greet you this day
I feel your warmth
You brighten the day
Good morning wind
You are blowing softly today
I feel you caressing my face
A breath of freshness
On this morning
Good morning trees
I hear you murmuring
Like a whisper in my ear
You are still standing
Though many are gone
Good morning flowers
You brighten the forest
With your vibrant colors
Gently nodding in the wind
Good morning stream
The sounds you make
As you journey through the forest
Gurgling and burbling carefree
To an unknown lake
Your water pure and pristine
Good morning sun ray
Filtering through the trees
You bring a ray of hope
To this new day
I rejoice in what
You all have given me
The feeling of spirituality
That can only be found
In the untamed wilderness
The feeling of peace and quietude
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