Woke up, mixed up, what’s that sound
Feet to the floor and I’m morning bound
Restless and hungry for this day to end
So I can wake up, be mixed up and try again
Left hand or right hand I’m so confused
Which way to turn so I can dodge the blues
Good Lord have mercy on this troubled man
So I can wake up, be mixed up and try again
Promises, promises I try to make
Can’t keep the promises I give away
Truth that I’m speaking is the truth I bend
Lord help me wake up, be mixed up and try again
Look out my window and I try to see
Sorrow and sadness looking back at me
Restless and hungry for this day to end
So I can wake up, be mixed up and try again
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Thursday, February 18, 2010
It's Cold Out
It’s cold out.
Layers upon layers, upon layers,
To keep what’s warm from getting out.
To hide what feels good from the knocking of the cold.
Holding back the frigidness of all that beckons to get in.
It’s cold out.
It’s cold out.
Flakes of snow begin to fall,
Flakes upon flakes, upon flakes.
Falling down, trapping every inch of what’s left of life.
Burying all the dirty green and brown to white.
It’s cold out.
It’s cold out.
The sun becomes a checkered friend.
The ones you wonder if you will see again.
Doing the job of the makers hand.
I complain and scream and shout.
That it’s cold out.
It’s cold out.
It might be cold within.
Layers upon layers, upon layers.
To keep what’s warm from getting in.
To hide trapped feelings from the caring of a friend.
Holding back the love that beckons to get in.
It’s cold out... or cold within.
Layers upon layers, upon layers,
To keep what’s warm from getting out.
To hide what feels good from the knocking of the cold.
Holding back the frigidness of all that beckons to get in.
It’s cold out.
It’s cold out.
Flakes of snow begin to fall,
Flakes upon flakes, upon flakes.
Falling down, trapping every inch of what’s left of life.
Burying all the dirty green and brown to white.
It’s cold out.
It’s cold out.
The sun becomes a checkered friend.
The ones you wonder if you will see again.
Doing the job of the makers hand.
I complain and scream and shout.
That it’s cold out.
It’s cold out.
It might be cold within.
Layers upon layers, upon layers.
To keep what’s warm from getting in.
To hide trapped feelings from the caring of a friend.
Holding back the love that beckons to get in.
It’s cold out... or cold within.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
If I Speak
If I speak before I know what I speak
Where does that take me when done?
Where does that lead me in the end
and what does it make me look like to others?
Do I know what I mean without meaning?
Who really listens to such things?
Does it make me feel better or worse?
Will I be respected or disrespected?
If I put the cart before the horse
What direction does that take me?
How will I explain myself
and tip toe around my arrogance?
If I ask you a question do I know the answer?
Do I need to ask with presumptions?
Standing on soapboxes can be slippery
Especially when I have no idea
If I leap I look down
If I drink I make sure it’s pleasant to my tongue
Ignorance is bliss, or is it?
Not if my true intentions are hurtful.
Where does that take me when done?
Where does that lead me in the end
and what does it make me look like to others?
Do I know what I mean without meaning?
Who really listens to such things?
Does it make me feel better or worse?
Will I be respected or disrespected?
If I put the cart before the horse
What direction does that take me?
How will I explain myself
and tip toe around my arrogance?
If I ask you a question do I know the answer?
Do I need to ask with presumptions?
Standing on soapboxes can be slippery
Especially when I have no idea
If I leap I look down
If I drink I make sure it’s pleasant to my tongue
Ignorance is bliss, or is it?
Not if my true intentions are hurtful.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
And I...
A chill was there the breeze crept in
The open door slammed back and forth
Leaves rushed in across the floor
And I just sit here staring
Lightning flashed and thunder roared
The rain uninvited through my door
Dancing, rain dancing with the wind
And I just sit here staring
Flickered lights to darkened home
The power hushed has fled in fear
Blackened in no light to spare
And I just sit here staring
The stormy sounds like lions roar
Stampeding rhythm of beating heart
Trembling hands fight off the dark
And I just sit here staring
Time creeps by the sun peeks out
The winds they hide and seek no more
I finally rise to shut the door
And I just stand here staring.
The open door slammed back and forth
Leaves rushed in across the floor
And I just sit here staring
Lightning flashed and thunder roared
The rain uninvited through my door
Dancing, rain dancing with the wind
And I just sit here staring
Flickered lights to darkened home
The power hushed has fled in fear
Blackened in no light to spare
And I just sit here staring
The stormy sounds like lions roar
Stampeding rhythm of beating heart
Trembling hands fight off the dark
And I just sit here staring
Time creeps by the sun peeks out
The winds they hide and seek no more
I finally rise to shut the door
And I just stand here staring.
Friday, July 17, 2009
My Everything
You are the stars that's in my sky,
the twinkle in my eye.
My thought throughout my day,
the path that leads my way.
The test that stood the time,
my rhythm and the rhyme.
Much love that's always true,
and violets always blue.
You are my symphony,
my chorus that I sing.
My love, my life, my dream,
my everything.
the twinkle in my eye.
My thought throughout my day,
the path that leads my way.
The test that stood the time,
my rhythm and the rhyme.
Much love that's always true,
and violets always blue.
You are my symphony,
my chorus that I sing.
My love, my life, my dream,
my everything.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The Toy Box
By Steve Conley
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 13:5-7, 13:8
Props: Bible
Cast: Two actors
(Actor 1 is already on stage. Actor 2 runs on stage, turns to look off stage and shouts...)
Actor 2: That’s fine! I don’t care what you think!
Actor 1: Wow, what’s wrong with you?
Actor 2: Ah, you wouldn’t understand.
Actor 1: I might. Try me.
Actor 2: It’s my brother. He thinks he has to have all of his stuff lying around! Well, I’ve got news for him. I have stuff too!
Actor 1: So you and your brother are arguing?
Actor 2: Yes, and now our sisters are fussing about it also. One is on his side and the other is on my side. It’s all one big mess!
Actor 1: So what is it all about?
Actor 2: Me and my brother share a bedroom. I have one side and he has the other. He keeps on piling all his stuff on my side. I have my own stuff and my space is my space. There is no room for all of his junk!
Actor 1: This reminds me of Abram and Lot.
Actor 2: You better believe a lot. A lot more then some ole broom is going to take care of.
Actor 1: I said Abram and Lot. Abram, later known as Abraham? You know, the ancestor of God’s people? Remember Abraham from the Old Testament?
Actor 2: Yes I remember him. Who’s the other guy?
Actor 1: Lot is his name and he was Abram’s nephew.
Actor 2: Ok, I’ve got it now. Why does all of this remind you of them.
Actor 1: Let me read you something from Genesis 12: 1 - 4. (read the scripture)
Actor 2: Wow, a great nation, blessings and all of that stuff.
Actor 1: Yes God blessed him very much. But because Lot was with Abram he was also blessed. Let me read this from Genesis 13: 5 - 7. (read scripture)
Actor 2: See that’s just what I mean. All of that stuff that Lot had just got in the way of Abram’s stuff. That’s what I’m talking about! So what did Abram do? Did he give him the ole one two punch?
Actor 1: No!
Actor 2: I know he kicked him out of the house!
Actor 1: No, not exactly!
Actor 2: Well what then?
Actor 1: Here’s what he did. It say’s in Genesis 13: 8 (read scripture)
Actor 2: What? No fighting?
Actor 1: No, no fighting. Both Abram and Lot knew that fighting was wrong. They knew that God is not pleased when we argue and fight. When we choose others first, it pleases God. They talked and worked out the problem.
Actor 2: Your right. I know God doesn’t want us to act that way. We need to sit down and work out a solution.
Actor 1: How about a toy box?
Actor 2: A what?
Actor 1: A toy box. It’s a big box that you put your toys in or any other stuff you have laying around.
Actor 2: Wow, that’s a great idea. I’ve never heard of that before. Did you just think of that? You’re a genius! That’s amazing! You know you should market that. He will love that idea.....
(Actor 1 just walks off while Actor 2 continues to ramble on...)
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Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 13:5-7, 13:8
Props: Bible
Cast: Two actors
(Actor 1 is already on stage. Actor 2 runs on stage, turns to look off stage and shouts...)
Actor 2: That’s fine! I don’t care what you think!
Actor 1: Wow, what’s wrong with you?
Actor 2: Ah, you wouldn’t understand.
Actor 1: I might. Try me.
Actor 2: It’s my brother. He thinks he has to have all of his stuff lying around! Well, I’ve got news for him. I have stuff too!
Actor 1: So you and your brother are arguing?
Actor 2: Yes, and now our sisters are fussing about it also. One is on his side and the other is on my side. It’s all one big mess!
Actor 1: So what is it all about?
Actor 2: Me and my brother share a bedroom. I have one side and he has the other. He keeps on piling all his stuff on my side. I have my own stuff and my space is my space. There is no room for all of his junk!
Actor 1: This reminds me of Abram and Lot.
Actor 2: You better believe a lot. A lot more then some ole broom is going to take care of.
Actor 1: I said Abram and Lot. Abram, later known as Abraham? You know, the ancestor of God’s people? Remember Abraham from the Old Testament?
Actor 2: Yes I remember him. Who’s the other guy?
Actor 1: Lot is his name and he was Abram’s nephew.
Actor 2: Ok, I’ve got it now. Why does all of this remind you of them.
Actor 1: Let me read you something from Genesis 12: 1 - 4. (read the scripture)
Actor 2: Wow, a great nation, blessings and all of that stuff.
Actor 1: Yes God blessed him very much. But because Lot was with Abram he was also blessed. Let me read this from Genesis 13: 5 - 7. (read scripture)
Actor 2: See that’s just what I mean. All of that stuff that Lot had just got in the way of Abram’s stuff. That’s what I’m talking about! So what did Abram do? Did he give him the ole one two punch?
Actor 1: No!
Actor 2: I know he kicked him out of the house!
Actor 1: No, not exactly!
Actor 2: Well what then?
Actor 1: Here’s what he did. It say’s in Genesis 13: 8 (read scripture)
Actor 2: What? No fighting?
Actor 1: No, no fighting. Both Abram and Lot knew that fighting was wrong. They knew that God is not pleased when we argue and fight. When we choose others first, it pleases God. They talked and worked out the problem.
Actor 2: Your right. I know God doesn’t want us to act that way. We need to sit down and work out a solution.
Actor 1: How about a toy box?
Actor 2: A what?
Actor 1: A toy box. It’s a big box that you put your toys in or any other stuff you have laying around.
Actor 2: Wow, that’s a great idea. I’ve never heard of that before. Did you just think of that? You’re a genius! That’s amazing! You know you should market that. He will love that idea.....
(Actor 1 just walks off while Actor 2 continues to ramble on...)
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Famous Last Words
By Steve Conley
Scripture: John 19:30 NIV
Cast: 2 Actors.
(Actor 1 is pacing back and forth with paper and pencil in hand.)
Actor 1: (Speaking to himself) The deathbed can lead people to speak with great honesty and, in many cases, humor. Many of these people helped to form our world as we know it. They were great leaders, great speakers, great writers and some made a great sacrifice for mankind…
(Actor 2 enters.)
Actor 2: Preparing for you speech huh?
Actor 1: Yes, but I’m not sure if I’ve got the real… you know… the “reach out and grab ya” I need.
Actor 2: So what is your speech about?
Actor 1: Famous last words.
Actor 2: So, I take you are speaking about famous last…
Actor 1: Yeah, famous last words!
Actor 2: Would that be famous last words of famous people?
Actor 1: Well, I guess… well, yeah in order for them to be famous last words I guess it would have to come from famous people.
Actor 2: So what do you have so far?
Actor 1: (Clears throat) J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan said, “I can’t sleep” just before his death. This statement is true but some you may never hear about. Such as, “Hey Bubba, watch this!” or, “I drank what?”
Actor 2: (Laughing) I like that. Hit them with humor!
Actor 1: Yeah, I’ve got the humor part covered but I need a good ending. No pun intended!
Actor 2: Well, what ending do you have?
Actor 1: Here’s what I have. Now I shall go to sleep – Lord Bryon.
Actor 2: That’s it?
Actor 1: I told you!
Actor 2: Why don’t you speak about forgiveness? Like forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing…
Actor 1: What? Actor 2, my speech is about famous last words. Not forgiveness!! Stay on topic please!
Actor 2: I am on topic. I’m talking about the famous last words of…
Actor 1: …of who? I’ve got the list right here! I don’t see anything about forgiveness! Topic please!
Actor 2: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Actor 1: Hey, calm down. I’ll tell you why. Because this is what they asked me to speak on that’s why!
Actor 2: No, that’s the famous last words of…
Actor 1: Actor 2! Of who? I’ve got the list right here! I don’t see anything about forsaken! Again, topic please!
Actor 2: How about I am thirsty?
Actor 1: (Gives a funny look) Okay, if you’re thirsty go get you a drink.
Actor 2: No! Not me!
Actor 1: Well thanks, but I’m not thirsty!
Actor 2: That’s what Jesus said!
Actor 1: (Gives a funny look) Are you ok? Remember my speech? Famous last words?
Actor 2: That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you!! Why don’t you use the famous last words of Jesus?!?!
Actor 1: You know, I never thought of that. So what did he say?
Actor 2: Again, that’s what I’ve been trying to tell you silly!
Actor 1: Forgive them, why, I’m thirsty?
Actor 2: Yes, read it for yourself.
(Actor 2 hands Actor 1 the Bible)
Actor 1: (Reading from the Bible) When He had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
Actor 2: It was for the forgiveness of sins, that’s why… for the thirsty.
(Actor 1 writes as he says…)
Actor 1: The greatest words ever uttered by the greatest man that ever lived. “It is finished.” – Jesus
(Lights go dark. They exit)
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Scripture: John 19:30 NIV
Cast: 2 Actors.
(Actor 1 is pacing back and forth with paper and pencil in hand.)
Actor 1: (Speaking to himself) The deathbed can lead people to speak with great honesty and, in many cases, humor. Many of these people helped to form our world as we know it. They were great leaders, great speakers, great writers and some made a great sacrifice for mankind…
(Actor 2 enters.)
Actor 2: Preparing for you speech huh?
Actor 1: Yes, but I’m not sure if I’ve got the real… you know… the “reach out and grab ya” I need.
Actor 2: So what is your speech about?
Actor 1: Famous last words.
Actor 2: So, I take you are speaking about famous last…
Actor 1: Yeah, famous last words!
Actor 2: Would that be famous last words of famous people?
Actor 1: Well, I guess… well, yeah in order for them to be famous last words I guess it would have to come from famous people.
Actor 2: So what do you have so far?
Actor 1: (Clears throat) J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan said, “I can’t sleep” just before his death. This statement is true but some you may never hear about. Such as, “Hey Bubba, watch this!” or, “I drank what?”
Actor 2: (Laughing) I like that. Hit them with humor!
Actor 1: Yeah, I’ve got the humor part covered but I need a good ending. No pun intended!
Actor 2: Well, what ending do you have?
Actor 1: Here’s what I have. Now I shall go to sleep – Lord Bryon.
Actor 2: That’s it?
Actor 1: I told you!
Actor 2: Why don’t you speak about forgiveness? Like forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing…
Actor 1: What? Actor 2, my speech is about famous last words. Not forgiveness!! Stay on topic please!
Actor 2: I am on topic. I’m talking about the famous last words of…
Actor 1: …of who? I’ve got the list right here! I don’t see anything about forgiveness! Topic please!
Actor 2: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Actor 1: Hey, calm down. I’ll tell you why. Because this is what they asked me to speak on that’s why!
Actor 2: No, that’s the famous last words of…
Actor 1: Actor 2! Of who? I’ve got the list right here! I don’t see anything about forsaken! Again, topic please!
Actor 2: How about I am thirsty?
Actor 1: (Gives a funny look) Okay, if you’re thirsty go get you a drink.
Actor 2: No! Not me!
Actor 1: Well thanks, but I’m not thirsty!
Actor 2: That’s what Jesus said!
Actor 1: (Gives a funny look) Are you ok? Remember my speech? Famous last words?
Actor 2: That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you!! Why don’t you use the famous last words of Jesus?!?!
Actor 1: You know, I never thought of that. So what did he say?
Actor 2: Again, that’s what I’ve been trying to tell you silly!
Actor 1: Forgive them, why, I’m thirsty?
Actor 2: Yes, read it for yourself.
(Actor 2 hands Actor 1 the Bible)
Actor 1: (Reading from the Bible) When He had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
Actor 2: It was for the forgiveness of sins, that’s why… for the thirsty.
(Actor 1 writes as he says…)
Actor 1: The greatest words ever uttered by the greatest man that ever lived. “It is finished.” – Jesus
(Lights go dark. They exit)
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