Beautiful Snow

Beautiful snow, that rests on the tree
The moment is calm and the view is serene

A restful day with children in the street
sledding, making snowmen and memories to keep

As snow glitters and gently falls
my mind drifts away into the trees so tall

What a wonderous beauty to partake
A gift to slow down and take a brake

Oh the beauty that is there, when we stop to see it
Adds to our life balance, when we are present

Rae Ann Hall

Anew

So here we are, it's that time of year
When all sit down to access, make goals with hope near

To be brighter, finding more peace
Better each day, committments to keep

We have more potential, inside each of us
We try to believe and regain the trust

That each moment spent, in reaching past now
Can bring progress to our lives and onward we plow

Toward each given choice, and each given moment
To try harder and not give up, believing we're worth it

So cling to the light, that shines the way
Not letting in doubt, with clear vision let it stay 

In the forefront of your mind, where the victory is in view
The prize is more joy, and each day it is anew

Rae Ann Hall

Thanks

Thanks for the laughs, and thanks for the tears
Thanks for the love, you have shown me through the years
Through all the ups and downs, your love has stayed the same
You see the best in me and show me through love unfeigned

Thanks for the days, months and years too
Thanks for the consistency, in your goodness that shines through
Gracious and giving, is truly what you are
I am blessed beyond measure, because you are never far

Rae Ann Hall

Choice

A pile of papers tipped over
and in a minute it was sorted and gone
That wasn't so hard I thought
so another few minutes a different pile gone

Could sorting through my life
be as easy as this
Going through my choices
and changing the ones that don't bring bliss

One choice at a time
in each moment of the day
One pause to choose
the best possible way

Choice is a gift
what we do with it we only know
For no one else can chose
the way that we will go

So grab on to each choice
and make it your own
Stick to the choices
that will make you feel whole

Rae Ann Hall

Gone too soon

She opened the blinds and let the light in
Felt of the warmth and could breathe again
Emotions ran high and darkness consumed
The loss of her child, a life gone too soon

She thought she would find strength with each new day
Memories in her mind would continually play
She closed her eyes and tried to make sense of it all
But nothing could explain her terrible fall

She fell to her knees and began to pray
Father please help me, please take this pain away
A feeling of peace came over her, from head to toe
Her Father was aware of her, that much she did know

Weeks became months and months turned into years
Her feelings for her daughter were still so dear
But her pain subsided as she leaned on God
Knowing she would be with her again, helped her move on

Rae Ann Hall

I Love To

I love to watch the tree branches move with the wind

It makes me feel calm, peaceful and connected

I love to watch the sun set into the water

It gladdens the eyes and warms my heart

I love to feel my Savior’s love

It brightens my life and renews my hope

I love to calm my life so I can take in the good

It helps me feel clear and brings new perspective

I love to find ways to like myself again

It helps me get through the mistakes I have made

I love to come to a place of forgiveness

It propels my life forward and opens new doors

I love to let go and let God take over

It brings a perfect flow to my life

I love to release what I have no control over

It keeps me centered and grounded

I love to see the good in others

It is true love and the best I can offer

I love to live, give and let live

It is my way of finding peace with others

Rae Ann Hall

I find myself

I find myself searching
I find myself learning
I find myself yearning
I find myself hurting
I find myself enjoying
I find myself rejoicing
I find myself reflecting
I find myself affirming

I find myself in each of these
For much is found when searching
A lot is taught when learning
Dreams become brighter when yearning
Strength is discovered thru hurting
Hope is reclaimed when enjoying
Happiness is found in rejoicing
Depth and meaning obtained by reflecting
Self assurance embraced when affirming

Rae Ann Hall

Happiness

Happiness is, as simple as we make it
Can usually be found, in all we partake in

Fleeting for moments, but quickly reclaimed
Experienced in the present, with memories made

We sometimes appreciate it, when it seems far gone
We love funny memories, that make us strong

It lightens the moments, that seem so dark
Gives hope for the future, which we embark

So lighten up, take it in, and seek humor in all
For laughter is the great medicine, we need when we fall

Rae Ann Hall

A Snowy Morning

It was a snowy morning when Corrie awoke
Her car wouldn't start and under the hood seeped smoke
Stuck there all night, in the middle of nowhere
A truck driver stopped, offering a ride to share

With hesitancy and desperation, she accepted the ride
She didn't speak for an hour and under her jacket she did hide
The driver spoke up and said 'miss where're you going?'
'Nashville' as she opened her wallet, a picture of her kids showing

She offered him money, which he didn't take
Don't bother miss, I am headed that way
What's your name and tell me your story
He asked, but on her face he saw worry

You don't have to share, if you don't want to
It does kill time when you have someone to talk to you
I grew up in California she said, moved to Nashville last year
My kids are with my parents and without me they fear

We lost their father in Iraq, last week we got the news
They cling to me more now and I guess I cling to them too
I have been trying to find my husbands younger brother
He's the only one left in his family, last year they lost their mother

What is your name sir, and thanks for your interest in my story
Names Earl but I need to thank you for your husbands honor and glory
I'm grateful for your sacrifice and it tears me up too
Your courage to face this challenge, makes me look up to you

God gives me strength, his grace is sufficient
My children give me hope, they are so resilient
I can't replace my husbands love, but try to I must
These are precious years for them, to learn love and trust

She faded off to sleep and Earl kept on driving
Thinking of her situation and stopped himself from crying
We owe our soldiers so much and their families too
How can we repay them for all they've done and do

Closer to Nashville and just as morning broke
He nudged his new friend and she quietly awoke
We are almost to your town, where shall I drop you?
Just off the freeway in Goodlettsville, Main Street will do

My sister works across the street at that small cafe
She'll get you a good breakfast, and do you need a place to stay?
Breakfast would be great, and at the truck stop I will rest
Thank you for sharing your story, with courage you are blest

I can't thank you enough, for getting me back home
My dear I thank you, and may love never find you alone

RaeAnn Hall

Go Forward We Must

Take to the life
That pushes you far
You'll find you are stretched
Even beyond stars

So ready or not
You go for the gold
You put yourself out there
And instinct points where to go

Steadfast and forward
Consistent and true
Strive to be driven
Trusting you know what to do

Keep it simple
Feel what you'll feel
Never lose hope
Take time to be still

Go forward we must
Dream the big dream
Work toward the goal
Take in the light that beams

Rae Ann Hall

Clouds

They move and surprise
They drift and relax
You dream and escape
and forget things that tax

A moment of calm
A life far away
Clouds take on life
and even brighten the day

The majesty's clear
The sun shines through
A beauty engulfs
and takes away the blues

Whatever life's challenge
A new day is here
Stop and take it in
and the clouds start to clear

Beauty shines thru
Rebirth takes place
A feeling of peace
being centered in your space

Rae Ann Hall

True Love

True love enlightens
and lifts the soul
Makes us feel comfort
and helps us feel whole

We can't live without it
and feel empty when it's gone
As we give our love sincerely
we are filled and we are strong

So often we run
or even feel scared
When finding this sacred love
that can renew when shared

But cling to love we must
take it in and grow
Trust in the healing
you feel from it's glow

Rae Ann Hall

Endure to the end

They say that it's tested, tried and true
Do unto others,
as you'd have done to you

Yet still we struggle, along our way
Making mistakes that hurt
and try to hide the pain

I still like to think, that it's not lose or win
There's always renewed hope
a new place to begin

So keep moving forward,with an open heart forgive
Find peace, strength and comfort
and endure to the end

Rae Ann Hall

Believe in Love

She thought to herself, as she drove away
I'm moving on to a better life, seeking a brighter way
The tears came quickly, as she thought of her loss
Breaking up is hard, but the alternative has a greater cost

Oh, young love, how it twists and turns
Our emotions are raw, and it deeply burns
We find new love and it starts again
Will this one last, we question as it begins

Believe in love
Hold on to love
Give your love

Love can come quickly, and hopefully it stays
We feel of its warmth, like the bright sun ray
We make the commitment, and sometimes we're let down
Yet other times it's the anchor, that keeps us on solid ground

Love through the journey, it will enrich our lives
Keep the flame burning, by following the light
Be brave, let go, when you know you should
But once fully committed, hold on thru bad and good

Believe in love
Hold on to love
Give your love


Rae Ann Hall

My Plea

If I were, to make a plea

It would be to my Savior, and only he

My plea therefore, is this

Refine me, and fill me with bliss

May I be gentler, in my way

Letting thy light, be my ray

Seeking thy peace, throughout the day

Giving to others, and being selfless, I pray

Help me heal, and be content

Filled with peace, and truly repent

Finding the strength, that comes from thee

Uplifting others through thy light, yes; this is my plea

Rae Ann Hall

There Was Love

He was twenty two, she was just twenty
Living on nothing as they have little money
But there was love

Just starting out, their life so new together
A baby on the way and life's stormy weather
But there was love

Life seems so short when the moments flee
We wonder why so fast, it has to be
But there was love

When memories come, they help us know
We've treasured everything, even bumps in the road
Yes there was love

Fifteen years later, they went so quickly
Their daughters growing up, she's just so pretty
And there was love

Homecoming queen, then off to college
Their baby is gone to gain more knowledge
And there was love

Life seems so short when the moments flee
We wonder why so fast, it has to be
But there was love

When memories come, they help us know
We've treasured everything, even bumps in the road
Yes there was love

Graduation, marriage, then a new grand baby
Kindergarten, high school, now granddaughters a lady
Because there was love

Grandma passes, then grandpa too
Their legacy, life's lessons and loyalty true
Because their was love

Life seems so short when the moments flee
We wonder why so fast, it has to be
But there was love

When memories come, they help us know
We've treasured everything, even bumps in the road
Yes there was love


Rae Ann HallYes, there was love

Fall

How beautiful Fall, with colors so bright
Crisp air cools, and the change feels right

Change in the season, the holidays near
We bring to a close, another great year

A year full of life, and memories made
Pumpkins, turkeys, and christmas parade

How beautiful Fall and winter too
Then spring, summer...what will next year bring to you

Rae Ann Hall

Hopes and Dreams

Isn't it interesting how our hopes and dreams
Can sometimes change into more meaningful things
To being more kind and making a difference
Not fame & fortune but having a presense

Life seems sweeter and almost like heaven
When moments are taken in, and our love is givin
We grow and we learn, it's not about us
We're part of a community, we learn to trust

We find more meaning and purpose in life
When letting go pride and not clinging to strife
Allowing the beauty of our surrounding
To breathe new life into our sometimes floundering

Isn't it interesting how sometimes life
Stretches, teaches, and helps us to thrive
If we let it, and give our best
Life can help us grow, with joy we'll be blest

Our hopes and dreams become a reality
When stepping back, seeing our prosperity
Whether big or small, we make our mark
We learn, grow and help others embark

So take in the morment, with the good and bad
Learn from it - grow, appreciate what you've had
For yours is unique, your time here on earth
With your hopes and dreams, continue to give birth

Rae Ann Hall

STAND TALLER

We stand taller when united and smaller when not

Liberty is sweeter; the right to have, we fought

There are some who are giants and they lead the way

Others step back and just give them the praise

Why not get in there and get involved

Try to make a difference and become evolved

There is hope for us yet, when we never forget

Our time here is short and our life is a gift

The news can be shocking and we can become numb

To our awful surroundings and the seeming lack of love

Yet if we dig deep and choose to believe

We can fight for justice and pursue our liberty

We love when it’s easy and flee when it’s hard

Angered by disappointment and often on guard

Trust levels low, respect hard to come by

Truth becomes fiction, when so many lie

Where is the hope, of a brighter new day

How far have we come, what price have we paid

When settling for less, we’ve weakened society

So caught up in ourselves and a loss of sobriety

We must press forward and strive for new life

Keep the flame burning and shine our own light

Stand for freedom and fight for the truth

Stick by each other even when it’s hard to do

What about our forefathers who paved the way

For life, liberty, happiness, our choice to claim

Why settle for less when there is so much more

Change a little, Dream a little and stop keeping score

We stand taller when united and smaller when not

Liberty is sweeter; the right to have, we fought

There are some who are giants and they lead the way

Others step back and just give them the praise

Why not get in there and get involved

Try to make a difference and become evolved

There is hope for us yet, when we never forget

Our time here is short and our life is a gift

Rae Ann Hall 

In the moment

Going through the motions, just trying to survive
Knowing deep inside me, there is a better life
And If that life were part of a song
One in which each of us truly belonged
I’d like my part, my beautiful verse
To be fresh in the moment and not be rehearsed
Let me live in the moments that take my breath away
Take in the surroundings that are found in each day
Allowing all the beauty of earth, to brighten my life
The sounds of the sea, and the beautiful sky
Tress full of color, and mountain tops high

Let me live in the moment
And take it all in
Let me give of my heart sincerely
No matter the end
Let me ride each wave
And push through the pain
Finding strength from within
Yes, Let me live

To look at things in a different way
To see new insight, that brightens the day
Not settling for less
Then truly the best
Appreciating those around me
And treat them with respect
Always striving for excellence
Believing I’m truly worth the best

Let me live in the moment
And take it all in
Let me give of my heart sincerely
No matter the end
Let me ride each wave
And push through the pain
Finding strength from within
Yes, Let me live!

Rae Ann Hall