Please Let Me Love You Tonight

Been sittin’ here thinkin’ all day long

Wantin’ to-say somthin’ that didn’t sound wrong

You walk around the corner and your smile meets mine

My heart starts racin’ like it does every time

I knew this could be a special night

Wanted it to work out just right

So I practiced the words all day

Had ‘em all arranged so I could say

Please let me love you tonight

Will you be my wife?

I want to be with you tonight

And the rest of my life

Please let me love you tonight

Her tears comin’ down were a sight to see

Took my hand smiled and said to me

You know I love you a lot

I don’t even know how to stop

I took her in my arms held real tight

My tears runnin’ down were quite a sight

Now we’re both cryin’ unsure why

Guess we knew this was for life

Please let me love you tonight

Will you be my wife?

I want to be with you tonight

And the rest of my life

Please let me love you tonight

We walked that night in the rain

Not really carin’ what we were sayin’

We were married on a warm day in May

Flowers everywhere scented the day

I said my vows as I looked in her eyes

Seeing only love no compromise

I’ll always remember that fine day

Me tryin’ to find the right words to say

Please let me love you tonight

Will you be my wife?

I want to be with you tonight

And the rest of my life

Please let me love you tonight

Yeah baby please let me love you tonight

Please let me love you tonight

You know I will for the rest of my life…

These Green Hills

Driving this old country road always puts my mind at ease

Gently rolling hills, some cows, creeks, some trees

It's another rainy day drive

The green hills look so alive 

Full of life, not the usual brown

How I wish you were still around..

These green hills... These green hills...

I miss you baby, I miss you so..

I see you everywhere I go..

It’s the first day of a new year

And it still feels like you're here

The drive is different this time, I know

Miss your smile surrounding me, can’t let go

I remember we stopped at that farm over there

And sipped lemonade in the warm air

They took our picture on the front porch swing

You laughed so when i tried to sing..

These green hills... These green hills

I miss you baby, I miss you so..

I see you everywhere I go..

Passing mile marker ninety-three

Oh.. you got so mad at me 

I wouldn't stop to see the baby calf

I wish i did, now makes me laugh

There's a lot I'd do different now

I know our time is past, yet somehow..

Green hill memories, they won't let go

They're part of me, this I know..

These green hills... These green hills

I miss you baby, I miss you so..

I see you everywhere I go..

I'm ok for now, I still go on..

Life's still full, maybe its just begun

But I know these green hills will not compare

With those we'll see in heaven's air

These green hills... These green hills

I miss you baby, I miss you so..

I see you everywhere I go..

Everywhere I go…

Miss You Like Crazy

I’m on a beach on Maui, beautiful surf and sand

Gorgeous bodies right in front of the Grand

A couple over there, perfect tens the pair

Loving life out in the sun and air

Quick glances and some stares

I remember that look when you were near

I miss you like crazy… you loved the beach so…

You’re in a better place now.. eyes closed I know…

The young family next to me, so happy it shows

That used to be us, seems long ago

Our kids are older now, they’re still such a blast

I’m so lucky to have them, not living in the past

The nest will soon be empty, many good times had

Not easily forgotten, never sad

I miss you like crazy… you loved the beach so…

You’re in a better place now.. eyes closed I know…

I’m sure lonely on a crowded beach

My next step is still out of reach

When you were here the world was mine

With you gone I have trouble ‘being fine’

I visit the tree with the view that we found

I talk to you there cause i know your around

I miss you like crazy… you loved the beach so…

You’re in a better place now.. eyes closed I know…

I’ll move on they say, it just takes time

I know you’re telling me to, but it’s tough to unwind

My love for baby, it will never be the same

I guess that’s why time has to heal all things

I miss you like crazy baby… you loved the beach so

You’re in a better place now.. eyes closed I know…

Miss you like crazy, baby… I’ll be with you some day…

This I know….

I Don’t Love You Anymore

It happened one day
I never saw it coming
Oh maybe I did but I hid behind a numbing

I was wondering why she’d stayed home that day
With her busy schedule she should have been away
She sat down beside me at the table
Smiled and said let’s talk if you’re able

When I heard her words, I broke down and cried
That way she looked at me, my whole world just died
I don’t love you anymore
I don’t love you anymore…

I didn't think I'd ever feel the same again
Then a friend said don't look back, looking forward’s the way to mend
In two years you won't believe how your life will evolve
At the time I couldn’t see what that would involve

Cause when I heard her words, I just broke down and cried
That way she looked at me, my whole world just died
I don’t love you anymore
I don’t love you anymore…

The advice held the truth that I couldn’t see
In the end I think both of us were really set free
It’s been three years now since I heard those words
My life is on track and no longer blurred

Because with time all things change
With positive thoughts you can really exchange
I'm back in a place where I thank God every day
For he's blessed me I know in so many ways

When I heard those words, I broke down and cried
That way she looked at me, my whole world just died
I don’t love you anymore
I don’t love you anymore…

Well… you know, I still love you and more..
But I love my new life that you gave me that day
And I’ll always remember what together we made
What together we made…

Song Lyric - Shawn Chadwick Sackman

Why wait?

First warm, gentle rain
With the sun, life, renewal
Spring, a new outlook

The way...

The way your pajama bottoms don’t match the tops 
The way you exercise to ensure ‘proper fitting pants’ 
The way our dogs wait for you to walk 
The way our kids tease you just to hear you laugh 
The way you keep on the move so you don’t fall asleep 
The way you do things for all of us, unasked  
The way you take time to listen to a friend 
The way you persevere when life sometimes makes you weary
It’s all this and more that keep me …… well, it’s just your way

That Christmas Feeling

A song lyric.. Shawn Chadwick Sackman

A snowy Christmas is what we all prayed for

Probably because it never happened before

We didn’t need it to have Christmas cheer

But it sure would be nice to see the white stuff this year

You can’t force it; that Christmas feeling just comes to you

Can’t tell you how, but even when it’s overdue..

Life’s difficulties sometimes get in the way

But if you’re open to it, that Christmas feeling will come to you and stay

…If you’re open, it will come to you and stay.

One Christmas a few years back, I was having a drink in an old country bar

Listening to a guy play Blue Christmas on guitar

An old bar tender poured me another beer, looked over and said

By the shape of your dungarees, it’s been one hell of a year.

Christmas had me thinking, Is this how it ought to be?

Usually it was a Spirit, most would say Holy, which helped me to see

Then I smiled, ‘cause a thought showed me, it might not have turned out okay

If in 3rd grade, Mrs. Harrington hadn’t sat me in your way

That Christmas feeling will come to you and stay …If you’re open, it will come to you and stay.

The bartender saw the new smile on my face

Said laughingly, That newlywed glow will soon leave without a trace

I didn’t have the heart to tell him, but this Christmas it’s been fifteen years

Since I fell in love with you forever, ‘cause it’s the heart that hears

As I drive up to our home, with it’s simple light show

A feeling came over me and it began to snow

I could hear the kids joyfully screaming inside

And I thanked God that he helped me hang on for the ride.

We all feel low at times; it’s just that way

But it you’re open to it, that Christmas feeling will come to you and stay

…If you’re open, it will come to you and stay.

A Child's Breath

Rhythmic sound, soft, low
Almost a whisper, a gift
Heaven sent, child’s breath