Hey y'all

I love writing. I love how it can change moods and make people feel good, or whatever emotion you want. But the biggest thing I like about it is the way it can say all those things you can’t seem to say out loud. Particularly song writing and poetry (though I can't really remember the last time I wrote poetry . . . though song writing is a form of poetry. . .).

So for my first post, I would like to share with you one of the new songs that I wrote.

I wrote the song for a friend who is leaving soon for Lake Louise. She means a lot to me, and I must admit, she and her life seems a constant inspiration for writing songs. I don’t know why, just I can think of songs pretty quick when I think about or hang out with her. Whatever the case, I owe a lot to her as her constant changing and improving her own life made me examine and improve my own. For the record, she only ever a friend . . .

“Because of You” 

I find God in everything I do
And I’m writing almost every day
I smile all day for no reason at all
And I speak the truth no matter what I say

I always have a reason to write a new song
And I know now the reason I sing
I understand a lot of songs now
And I feel like I can do anything

If you ask me what has changed?
Why is everything brand new?
It’s because of you

Chorus
It’s because you walked into my life
Told me that I was alright
It’s the way you always tell me
That you believe in me
I will be strong
Even when you’re gone
It’s because of your love
It’s because of your heart
It’s because of everything you do
It’s because of you

I know that love’s coming my way
And I’ve learned to be a better man
And when the clouds come rolling in
I know now I need to lend a hand

I’ve learned that love needs expression
Or else it will pass you by
And I’ve learned you gotta take a risk
If you wanna change you have to try

Do wanna know why I’m a different man?
Why I look brand new?
It’s because of you

Chorus

Bridge

It doesn’t matter if you’re 1000 miles away
Your love will remain
And even if I don’t see you again
I’ll love you all the same

Chorus

Well, that’s it. Hope you guys enjoy it.

A quick note about Osama Bin Laden’s death. While I’m glad that his reign of terror is over, it bothers me that people are so happy that’s he’s dead. I would of loved to see him captured and fully paying for his crimes. But maybe that was too risky. Perhaps it was the only way. Still, someone’s death, while necessary, isn’t something to celebrate, no matter who it is. Also, while his death is important, the war will not be over. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone takes over his position. What happens then?  Just my opinion.

However, I want to make clear: I am happy that his reign of terror is over. For many, it brought closure to something they have been feeling for years. And it's a constant reminder that those who do wrong eventually come to justice, no matter how hard they try to escape it.

BJB