It's a Very Good Day
by
Stephen M. Tefft
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The sun is shining and your hand’s in mine.
For the first time in days I feel fine.
I hear your laughter and a smile’s on my face
What more can I say?
It’s a very good day!
The sky is clear, there’s no trace of clouds.
We stroll along among a friendly crowd.
We listen to a street musician play.
What more can I say?
It’s a very good day!
We cross the street, my arm ‘round your hips.
I feel happy right down to my fingertips.
We both can feel it, there’s no need to explain.
What more can I say?
It’s a very good day!
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The world spins joyfully beneath us.
Birds fly through a brilliant blue.
Fragrant breezes swirl around us
And it’s all meant for just me and you.
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The sun is shining from high up above.
And I’ve got you, my one and only love.
I feel like dancing, let the music play.
What more can I say?
It’s a very good day!
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Candle
by
Stephen M. Tefft
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I am but a little candle
Shining dimly in the night.
Casting shadows in the darkness With my frail and feeble light.
But despair won’t overwhelm me
For as small as I might be
My wee flame is ever present
For another soul to see.
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There are torches all around me Giving off much light and heat. And I fear I pale in contrast
Quite unable to compete.
Still, I know that others struggle Sharing their own little fire,
So, I keep my ember burning
In the hope I might inspire
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I know some might point and snicker,
Many others outright laugh,
Say the way that I am shining
Isn’t bright enough by half.
But I try hard not to listen,
Pay no heed to what they say.
I believe my light’s important
So, I’ll never fade away
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You see, we are all but candles
And we’re burning in the dark.
And we don’t know just what lit us, From where came that little spark. But like all the other candles
I’m not shining for just me…
What is light for but to help those Out in darkness better see?