When I Was Young

When I was young, words were words and I had to be right, and would argue with all my might, to show the world that I was bright.

She Doesn't Know Her Beauty

She doesn't know her beauty because no-one tells her so. And yet she is more beautiful than she will ever know.

With Love To All - Dick

Finding Peace

When I look at the world with despair, I know with love far more happiness would be there, and it could spread everywhere.

A kind word to others, a helpful smile, and no longer will the world be so hostile.

The Power Of One

 The Power Of One

One smile can lift a soul. 

One idea can form a goal.

One flower can start a bouquet.

One heart can show the way.

With Love To All - Dick

Each Day I Pray

Each day I pray to fall in love in every way, seeing beauty in so many places regardless of what critics may say.

Each day I pray to have greater self-control, as I calm my emotions and bond with each soul. 

If Your Lover Has Been Untrue

If your lover has been untrue, and it has hurt you through and through, should you stay or should you go, only your heart can tell you so.

If you stay, remember this, without forgiveness never again will you have bliss. So look within and ask yourself, "When I have no more tears to cry, on this person can I ever again rely?"

Just For Today

JUST FOR TODAY:

1) To all, I will have something kind to say.

2) For those in need, I will pay.

3) With parents and children I will play.

4) For the lonely, I will stay.

5) For those who are lost I will show them the way.

6) For those in dire straights I will pray.

7) For those in need of good cheer, I will sing out 'yea.'

With Love To All - Dick

Once In A Lifetime

Once in a lifetime you meet someone that captures your heart, and you know this person is special right from the start. When this happens, you must act now, even if your lack of money will not allow, for there is no other way but to commit yourself and stay. 

With Love To All - Dick

The One Meant For You

No matter what you do, some people will not love you. Despite the pain, recognize what you gain, which is to be one person closer to the one meant for you, the one who wants you too.   

With Love To All - Dick 

Learn To Love And Laugh

You know this world is insane, inane, and vain so don't complain, but learn to love and laugh and you will be ahead of the rest of us by half.

The Happiest Person

May you become the happiest person I know as you spread love and joy wherever you go. And to those who are sad, to be with you will make them feel happy and glad.

Oh Sweet Life

Oh, if we could have our way, each day would be frivolous and fun, and begin in the warmth of the morning sun.

My Gift To You

If I give you my possessions, I've given you little my friend, but if I give you myself, you have something that will ascend to greater meaning and value in the end.

To Find You

To find you, I needed only to follow my heart. And now that we have found each other, our hearts will serve as a beacon of hope that we may never part.

A Private Place For Two

May each couple have a private place for two

One of kisses, hugs and happy memories shared anew

May each couple be honest and true

And be forgiving of each other whatever they do

May each couple recognize the meaning of life from one to the other

And do their best to encourage, and never to smother.

With Love To All - Dick

Toxic People

Be sympathetic to the toxic people in life, those who cause endless strife.

For it is themselves, not others they hate, so ignore their evil bait, for unless they change, sorrow and loneliness is likely their fate.

You Are Beautiful

You live in my heart, for I love you so, and whenever you leave I wish you would never go.

I think of you and dream of you, and whisper your name, knowing until you are with me nothing will be the same. 

Between Two Lovers

Between two lovers, what their lips cannot phrase, their hearts speak in a thousand other ways.

With Love To All - Dick

Ode To A Traveler

From the trip you just took to the one you will take, I admire you greatly, make no mistake.

For you have what Jewish people call Chutzpah, (nerve) and courage as well, and from every heart you touch, joy will soon dwell.

With Love To All - Dick

Note: Original written to my dear friend Yanin Ontiveros, but applicable to anyone ready to see the world.

Making Wise Decisions

Let your decisions reflect neither your fears nor your tears but the maturity and wisdom of your years.

With Love To All - Dick