Open Your Soul

Open Your Soul 

Wear your soul on the outside

Make other people smile

Show off your soul with pride 

Send negativity into exile

Your soul is your invisible power

When we die our souls are no more

Like when petals fall from the flower 

Or the sea rolls back from the sandy shore 

We are our souls, whole and true 

We’re not our physical bodies 

The universe is calling out to you 

So be you don’t be carbon copies 

Set your soul free to soar and grow

Listen to those voices in your head

You have inner beauty to put on show

So open your soul - let happiness spread 

J C Hicks copyright 23-6-23

Battle lines are drawn

Battle lines are drawn 

You stand defiant 

Not moving a muscle

You think you are a giant

I know you’re on a hustle

The battle lines drawn

I firmly fold my arms 

You’ve not got the brawn

I won’t weaken to your charms

Suddenly a change of tact

A smile sweeps across your face 

I feel my resolve crack

You’ve innocently played your ace

Please nana please 

Like butter wouldn’t melt 

You’ve won again with ease

Now a hug that’s heartfelt 

I give up, I give in

Alright I will get the biscuit tin 🤦🏻‍♀️

Man’s Best Friend

Man’s Best Friend

I look at you

You look at me

Neither of us make a sound 

But we both can see

You tilt your head

And I tilt mine

I smile and laugh

You stay transfixed 

No words exchanged 

Just meaningful looks

I’m sure you understand me

You know that I love you

I shake my head and walk away

You stand up and follow me

I stop and look into your eyes

Faithful, loyal and dependable 

My best friend 

We’ve never even spoken 

But you have my heart 

Unconditional love right there

Dogs - man’s best friend ❤️

Faith - a journey of trust

Faith - A Journey of Trust 

Lord, are you busy I think I’d like to chat.

I know that praying is something I’m not good at. 

I never know what I’m supposed to say

In fact I’m not sure I know how to pray?

I think you are listening all the time.

To be honest that is absolutely fine. 

But when it’s down to just you and me

How do I know if you are even free?

Do I have to fall down on my knees?

I try but then my thoughts just freeze.

I feel a bit silly talking to myself.

I know it’s a moment to find oneself.

There’s been some bumps along the road.

At times it’s felt like life may just implode. 

Invisible chains choking all of my thoughts.

An army of hands tying my stomach in knots. 

Darkness enveloping all my mind and soul.

Hopes and dreams being sucked into a black hole.

But Lord where were you in my time of need? 

I thought you’d somehow intercede?

My child, do you think oxygen doesn’t exist? 

Air seeping in your body like a life giving kiss.

You can’t see it but you know that it’s there.

I can and do interpret your silent prayers. 

You thought I wasn’t there in your darkest hours.

But I was there, up amongst the moon and stars.

I knew you had the strength to weather that storm.

Those hard times helped your heart and soul to form. 

I silently guided you through those hard times.

You simply couldn’t see all those reassuring signs.

Just open your heart, mind and soul.

Let words flow out like they’re out of control. 

I’m here for you child and will never let go.

Day by day your Christian faith will grow.

Like the air you can’t see, I am wrapped around you. 

Just remember to speak words which are true to you. 

Lord I think I now know how to pray

In You I have to trust and obey. 

What you say - I will do.

Where you send me - I will go.

In you I trust and obey.

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 9/5/23

One Grain of Sand

One Grain of Sand 

Time is precious

It slips through our fingers

As easy as grains of sand

And like the sand we don’t appreciate it

One grain of sand on its own

What value has that?

One second in time

It’s merely the blink of an eye

Put all those grains together 

You have a glorious sandy beach

Put all the seconds of your life together

You have a lifetime of memories

But in just one second your whole life can change

Appreciate those seconds

They are as precious as that grain of sand 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 16/6/23 

All I did was love you

(To the tune of Fix You - Coldplay) 

When you said you were leaving

I let you go

You turned and left me all alone

I didn’t know what it was I’d done

My head just hurt 

I just sat alone and cried

I felt like inside I’d died 

And you, you were nowhere 

We’d had a row and I’d called you out

We’d screamed, cried and all you did was shout

I tried to tell you that you were wrong 

You just didn’t care 

I just sat alone and cried

I felt like inside I’d died 

And you, you were nowhere 

I ran straight out through the door 

Hoping to see you just once more

I ran through the darkened streets 

Hoping it would be you I’d meet 

I just sat alone and cried

I felt like inside I’d died 

And you, you were nowhere 

So now my heart is torn in two 

I know I’m no-one without you

But I saw the spark go from eyes

I sat mystified 

Now I sit alone and cry

Just wondering why oh why

All I did was love you 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 11/6/23

Captivating Caldey

Captivating Caldey 

Waves gentle landing on your golden sands

Wave after wave washing onto this holy land

Flowers bursting out in a kaleidoscope of colours

Blooming over and over for so many summers

Birds swoop and sway in the deep blue skies

A feast for our soul before our eyes

I step on the sand and it seeps through my toes 

An enchanting island that time simply froze 

The sun on the sea glistening like angels kisses

Through the woodland peeps out all of natures riches

Bees, butterflies, birds hiding the beautiful bountiful bushes 

In this perfect piece of paradise no one thing rushes 

Churches tucked away amongst the majestic trees

Tranquil and perfect - where your soul can be free

So many secrets shared between you and your maker 

Simple headstones for those gone to a place even greater 

A slice of paradise surrounded by serene seas

Is this what heaven is like - is this a gentle tease

I lie down and sink into the soft, smooth, silky sand 

I’m sure that I feel the whole of nature holding my hand. 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 15/6/23

The Here and Now

The Here and Now

Without doubt

The sun will rise

The sun will set

The moon will come out

The stars will shine

The tide rolls in

The tide rolls out

All we have is the here and now 

J C Hicks Copyright 11-6-23

She danced

She danced 

She danced like her heart depended on it

She danced like she was all alone

She danced like a free spirit

She danced like she was wearing her soul on the outside

She danced and all her worries melted away

She danced - simply because she could 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 10/6/23 

We Live In A Beautiful World

We Live In A Beautiful World

We live in a beautiful world

Flowers hanging like pearls

Beautiful butterflies drifting on by

Birds soaring up in the deep blue skies

Creatures crawling and creeping around 

Birds swooping making a choral sound 

Lush green grass lies like a soft blanket 

A medley of fresh flowers that you can cut 

Trees standing tall like a century guard 

Massive mountains making a picture postcard 

Rivers that trickle, bubble and run

Sumptuous seas, waves glistening in the sun 

Our human race is polluting its beauty 

Protecting the environment is our duty

Suffocating the land and sea with plastics

When our world is beautiful and fantastic 

Our human hearts, souls and minds 

All intertwined and making us kind 

Our eyes see the glory laid out before us 

Humans are far from superfluous 

We live in a beautiful world 

And every day it’s beauty unfurls 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 9/6/23