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