John Denver

Poems, Prayers and Promises

I've been lately thinking About my life's time
All the things I've done And how it's been
And I can't help believing In my own mind
 I know I'm gonna hate to see it end

I've seen a lot of sunshine Slept out in the rain
Spent a night or two all on my own
I've known my lady's pleasures Had myself some friends
And spent a time or two in my own home

And I have to say it now It's been a good life all in all
 It's really fine To have a chance to hang around
And lie there by the fire And watch the evening tire
While all my friends and my old lady Sit and pass the pipe around

And talk of poems and prayers and promises
And things that we believe in
How sweet it is to love someone
How right it is to care

How long it's been since yesterday And what about tomorrow
And what about our dreams And all the memories we share
The days they pass so quickly now
Nights are seldom long And time around me whispers when it's cold

The changes somehow frighten me
Still I have to smile It turns me on to think of growing old
For though my life's been good to me There's still so much to do
So many things my mind has never known

I'd like to raise a family I'd like to sail away
And dance across the mountains on the moon
I have to say it now It's been a good life all in all
It's really fine To have the chance to hang around

And lie there by the fire
And watch the evening tire
While all my friends and my old lady
Sit and pass the pipe around

And talk of poems and prayers and promises
And things that we believe in
How sweet it is to love someone
How right it is to care

How long it's been since yesterday
What about tomorrow
What about our dreams
And all the memories we share

 by: John Denver

I first heard of John Denver when he visited my college campus...before he became famous. I remember making fun of my roommate who was a fan. I was into hard rock back in the day. Funny...in my old age I find his music comforting.

God Bless You...Sending lots of blessings, prayers & love ♥ Bren