Every now and then when life
Seems to hurl it's storms and strife
I like to think of things that bring
A smile and warm imaginings
Thoughts of hugs and sunny days
Walks where pines and streams will play
Barns and shafts of light that paint
Shadows and the stories quaint
These are where I find retreat
Out of site of city streets
And cars and noise and lights that bling
And steal the peace of pondering
Country air and sweet strong hints
Of hay and cows and cedar scents
It's there my heart and longings go
There in fields of green and gold
I find refuge when the sun
Creates a palette - day is done
Of orange and pink and purple hue
That take away my dark and blue
Oh the joy of country air
Breezes briskly touch my hair
Singing songs into my ear
Making love and happiness so clear
Were that we could be so bold
To embrace what's dear to hold
Finding joy in the sincere
Taking in the real, the dear
Oh those now and then's of life
Oh the heartache, storm and strife
I race again to places bright
Filled with sweet-kissed warm sunlight
I hold the hopes, the thoughts, the dreams
Of lasting love and endless streams
Inside my chest where God has stayed
Ever faithful, every day
It's He who owns the thousand fields
Of cattle, grain and all that's real
It's He who knows my quaking needs
It's He who made the rainbow's sweet
Full of promise, full of life
Full of hope, His true delight.
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