it’s all alright
the truth will always set you free
sometimes I’m startled by how these things happen
how calmly I now speak into the fire
how my voice no longer shakes when I say goodbye
how the complications are so divinely directed
how each event carries within it this seed of opportunity
provides space for new beginnings
a chance for each player to do things differently
wisdom creeps into us slowly sometimes
yet nothing goes away until we learn the needed lessons
how many things I am ready to send on their way
there’s a wind of soft relief at my back gently supporting my progress
the ground beneath me holds my weight
I smile as I walk on knowing
Every little thing will be alright
❤
Amy Lloyd
some people come
to break our hearts,
you know
it’s that special one,
the one who
takes you
and you can’t say no.
they touch some place
in you that
long ago
was neglected
or abandoned
or made to feel
not good enough.
but they come,
like an angel
they come,
and they take your heart
and they hold it
too tight
and they
hold it until it hurts
and then they are gone,
and then they are gone
and leaving you
gasping for air.
all I can say to you
sweet friends,
those of you
who dare to love,
is that when these love angels come,
and they take you,
be steady,
be brave,
and remember,
yes they are taking you,
they have been sent
from the great beyond,
they have been sent
just for you
to take you home,
home to a deeper love,
to take you
home to
your heart.
Scott Lockhart
Austin 2017
life: acoustic & amplified 