Give a Smile

Give a smile to those you meet
A friendly look when you greet
It may be just what they need
Planting hope as a seed

It’s the sunlight through the trees
A bit of warmth on a cool breeze
Open your heart just a little
Then it won’t become brittle

Why not give it a try?
There’s no need to be shy
Find a twinkle in your eye
Be the sparkle in the night sky
It will come back to you by and by

by Christina Morley

One Little Bird

There once was a little bird high in a tree
Who loved to sing, naturally
She would sit and sing, and sing, and sing
But she never noticed her broken wing

One day another little bird passed by
And asked her why she didn’t fly?
She didn’t know the reason why
So she thought she would give it a try

But sadly enough, when she jumped off the tree
She fell down to the ground quite hopelessly
Now she was helpless and vulnerable too
And she didn’t know what she should do

So she prayed to her Maker, the One that knew
All about what she was going through
He came along and healed her wing
And now she really had a reason to sing

Now with her wings she began to fly
Higher and higher into the blue sky
Her wings were fresh, the flying new
But then the winds came, and they blew and blew

Soon she was falling, spinning ‘round and ‘round
Until she hit hard against the ground
Oh, she was hurt, she was sad and alone
Down to every last little bone

But her Maker was watching, He was there
And He gave her His most tender care
Now better and stronger than before
She was ready to fly from shore to shore

When the time came, she told her friends goodbye
Even if it was tough, at least she would try
She wanted to tell others her truthful views
About her Maker and about the Good News

Now this is the story of one little bird
What is your story, or have we heard?

by Christina Morley

To Live Your Dream

To live your dream

You can’t look at circumstances

Fear can’t stop you taking chances

You need courage in times of waiting

Not to step back when debating

Don’t look down when you’re going up

Think like a champion in the World Cup

Hold on when you feel you’re slipping

Faith and hope will keep you gripping

A life half lived is not living at all

When others think you’re crazy, just stand tall

Only you can be your true self

It’s not about gaining this world’s wealth

There’s only one of you and one of me

So there’s no room for any jealousy

Live your dream and live it big

Find the treasure, it’s worth the dig

You’re not here just for yourself

So don’t put destiny on the shelf

Live your life to the full

Don’t sit back and be a fool

Here’s your chance, take it now

Don’t keep asking yourself how

If the door shuts, find a window

Aim high, like with bow and arrow

Do the best that you can do

Because there’s nothing stopping you

by Christina Morley