Ask me, what can move the world,
My answer is simply Love.
There is no greater power, you see,
Not here, or from Above.

It rests within our beating heart,
This power we have inside,
And when we know, we’ve found “the one”,
It’s nothing we can hide.

And everything we ever want,
Can suddenly be achieved,
It only takes, a little faith,
And the desire, to just believe.

Cause who we are, is more than flesh,
We’re spirit and also soul,
And once we find, our counterpart,
Our hearts will then feel whole.

For when two people, choose to love,
There’s nothing they can’t do,
And every turn, their path may take,
…Is a journey, they’ll see through.

And that is such a powerful bond,
That nothing could simply sever,
And the joy it can create, for them,
Will last them then… forever.

For what it is to feel you’re where you belong in the universe.

-CJG 09/30/2021

Find some hope, down deep within,
Feel that sense of Grace,
Lift your heart up to the sky,
Put a smile upon your face.

Know the truth that’s always there,
The Hand that guides our way,
And even when we cannot see,
It never goes away.

For in our heart, rests the Divine,
A piece of God within our soul,
That fills us when we’re empty,
And heals and makes us whole.

And even when, we trip and fall,
And question if He’s there,
That grace will lift us up again,
Because He’ll always care.

So when you close your eyes at night,
And dream about tomorrow,
Know you’ll never be alone,
And don’t get lost in sorrow.

For all the hopes we have inside,
Can be within our grasp,
If we have the faith, to say that prayer,
And trust in God… to ask.

So go, my friend, and smile for me,
And cherish that new day…
And know you’ll always be so blessed,
By the strength you have today.

For the power within each of us, that comes from Above.

-CJG 09/29/2021

Reach down deep,
Look inside,
Gather your fears,
Set them aside.

Look above,
To the skies,
Silence the noise,
And clear your eyes.

Turn your focus,
On the day,
Don’t let your thoughts,
Get carried away.

Take a step,
Towards your goal,
Find a piece,
To make you whole.

Move beyond,
Your inner pain,
And learn to thrive,
Have hope, again.

Seek those out,
Who’ll soothe your mind,
Who have some words,
Of praise, so kind.

Let things go,
That hold you back,
And take control,
Do not distract.

Find some peace,
Within your heart,
It will take time,
But let it start.

Know you have,
The things you need,
And see the folly,
In a life of greed.

Listen in silence,
To the voice within,
And feel a journey,
About to begin.

And know you have,
The power to change,
A life to fulfill,
To rearrange.

And have the hope,
To see things through,
You have what it takes,
It’s inside you.

So go from here,
And find your way,
And don’t look back,
Don’t try to stay.

And those who mean,
To be with us,
Will come along,
Get on the bus.

And we will find,
A happy tomorrow,
And leave behind,
Our present sorrow.

And in our strength,
We’ll surely see,
The joyous soul,
We’re meant to be.

So go, my friend,
And find that place,
And put a smile,
Back on your face.

And leave your pain,
At the door,
Your life awaits,
Your forevermore.

For the days we struggle, that we find our strength, and move on.

-CJG 08/21/2021

Take a breath, look ahead,
Feel your body go,
Rush of wind, sound of steps,
It’s a race, it’s time to Go…

I wonder why, we often find,
Our lives are moving fast,
And moments pass, away from us,
…If only they could last.

And when we pause, to take a breath,
And look at what’s around,
The smallest things, can become so clear,
And truth, be sometimes found.

And is this just, the way we live,
The world in which we toil?
Like a pot that never comes to rest,
With water perpetually boiled.

But what if we, could stop and take,
Each moment in our day,
And hold it close, to linger on,
Not let it pass away…

I wonder what we’d see right then
The people, the words, the song,
To miss the glory, in every moment,
It seems a little wrong.

For in each day, the time exists,
To take that little break,
And rest ourselves, in peaceful bliss,
And in that moment, create…

A little space, a little thought,
To find our center in time,
And know that we, were meant for more,
A being, from the Divine…

And all around, the signs are there,
If only we can see,
The beauty of all creation’s things,
The joy it is, to be…

So, close your eyes, and feel the wind,
And let your motion cease,
And find the love within your heart,
The grace, the calm, the peace.

For the moments we find peace in silence… and connect with all of what matters.

-CJG 08/05/2021

Look beyond, the things you see,
Find your glory revealed,
Leave behind, your suffering,
Your struggles, now repealed.

Close your eyes, take a breath,
Feel that source of Grace,
Look around, and see His hand,
Creation, in every place.

Have the faith, to let things go,
Accept He has a plan,
For the knowledge of all the universe,
Is not meant for any man.

And in the times, we try to think,
We see where things will go,
We’re reminded that faith is what we need,
And to accept what we don’t know.

And all the times, we toil and struggle,
We find our strength inside,
The power that God has placed within,
…That connection to the Divine.

So go, my friend, and find your path,
And know you’ll be ok,
Even if your heart has struggled so,
With the challenges of today.

For with each step, we carefully place,
To take us down that road,
We lift ourselves from where we’ve been,
And lighten that difficult load.

And all the pain, will wash away,
And leave no trace of sorrow,
So rest, my friend, and have some faith,
In the hope that is… tomorrow.

For the days that we rest on faith… and know there is a Plan that shapes our ends.

-CJG 08/03/2021

“I’m fine”, you said,
I’ve got this, here,
There is no cause,
For needless fear.

I smiled, because,
Deep down, I knew,
Those words, were so,
Most certainly you.

You draw your strength,
From deep inside,
A place that’s safe,
You somehow hide.

And yet for those,
Who care to look,
The truth is there,
Won’t be mistook.

That there is room,
To find a way,
To change those thoughts,
From here, today.

So you will know,
That others care,
And want to help,
So you’re aware.

And even if,
You’re always strong,
Maybe others can,
Just come along…

And share in times,
You’d only see,
And rest some fears,
And you… set free.

Because the times,
We learn to trust,
Give others time,
To prove to us…

That life is more,
When it is shared,
With special ones,
Who know, who care…

And in those times,
You’ll feel relief,
And take you from,
That latent grief…

That came when others,
Stole away,
The joy, that’s there,
In each new day.

And then the light,
Will shine for you,
Deep to your heart,
In all you do…

And you will know,
The path is clear,
To close your eyes,
And release that fear…

And carry your dreams,
Throughout your day,
To a place that’s new,
And far away.

To where your soul,
Has longed to be,
And you will smile,
With endless glee.

For the days we set down our fears, lean into the wind, and trust that things are unfolding as they should…

-CJG 08/01/2021

So sad, it is,
To feel so lost,
To wander on,
At such great cost…

And wonder if,
We’ll ever see,
A painless day,
That we are free…

And so, we think,
This can’t be right,
To spend each day,
In endless flight…

From things we’d like,
To never feel,
And live a life,
That seems surreal…

But this is where,
We need to change,
And take our thoughts,
And rearrange…

To find a way,
To see the light,
To not avoid,
But make things right…

Don’t need a means,
To dull the pain,
Just find a way,
To live again…

And have the hope,
To start anew,
And draw that strength,
From inside you…

For in the times,
We close our eyes,
We miss the glory,
In crystal skies…

And see the divine,
That shapes our ends,
The Hand that guides,
The path of men…

So go, my friend,
And find your way,
Set down those fears,
You feel today…

And hope will find,
Its way to you,
Just give it time,
That’s what to do…

And in your time,
You’ll find your peace,
Don’t lose that hope,
Within your reach…

And I will smile,
When you are there,
But just for now,
Please know I care…

And life will find,
A way to heal,
And joy will be,
The thing you feel…

So rest, my friend,
And sleep tonight,
And soon enough,
You’ll feel alright…

For the times we need to face our fears, find our strength, and overcome adversity to find a better place…

-CJG 07/23/2021

Seek the things you’d oft avoid,
Make yourself engage.
Give your mind a chance to learn,
And life to rearrange.

It’s easier said than done, one could contest,
This idea to take things on.
But if we don’t confront, the limits we have,
We’ll never see beyond.

And so it is, we take that step,
And journey towards the unknown,
And if we push ourselves to dare,
The chance will be, we’ve grown.

So set your sights, and dare to dream,
To find a new tomorrow,
And life will give us, cause to hope,
That lifts us from our sorrows.

And when you look, back where you’ve been,
And see how far you’ve come,
You’ll know the journey, you made today,
Is one you’d want for everyone.

So, have heart my friend, and take a breath,
Be gentle with your soul,
For the times we engage in life’s travails,
Is when we become whole.

For the courage it takes to reach outside our comfort zone, and grow…

-CJG 05/25/2020

Beauty is truth,
Truth, beauty.
I’m not sure about that,
Because if I don’t have my coffee…
Bad stuff will happen.
That’s some truth right there my friend.

Coffee is truth,
Coffee is life,
Coffee is our first, best hope for discourse,
It’s our means to have a meaningful dialogue…
And God help you if you start some shit before I’ve had it.
I’m just saying… take two steps back bro.

Coffee brings people to the table,
Ask me a sensible question at 7am?  Sure.
Do that with coffee, God bless you my friend,
I’m happy to help you.
Do that without the Columbian nectar of life,
What in the hell were you thinking?

Controversy without caffeine?
Do you have a death wish?
Jump off a building…
Save me the effort, please.
Put coffee in my hand,
Welcome friend, good to see you.

Coffee builds bridges.
Coffee removes barriers,
Coffee overcomes obstacles,
Coffee creates… possibilities.
Coffee doesn’t discriminate,
Coffee is everyone’s friend…
And it can be yours too…

Give the Columbian’s their due,
Respect the roast,
Have a cup,
Settle your differences.
Withhold it and open up controversy?
You may as well paint a bullseye on your chest…
…and I’m a really good shot.

Coffee speaks the truth,
Coffee identifies the ill-informed.
Coffee recognizes the thoughtful,
Coffee connotes respect.

A Grecian Urn?
By all means,
Fill that sucker with some French Roast,
Everyone is welcome…
Imagine the possibilities.

Damn… I need some coffee…

-CJG 04/30/2018

Listen to the sound of silence,
Find your inner peace,
Put away, your life’s concerns,
And allow yourself to sleep.

Hear the sound of falling rain,
The teardrops of the skies,
Let them wash away your pain,
And open up your eyes.

Find the sun, behind the clouds,
Struggling to break through,
…Like light that cannot be suppressed,
The power that is you.

Feel the strength within yourself,
…Your capacity for change,
And take that careful step ahead,
So life can rearrange.

Find comfort in the darkest hours,
And hold your fears at bay,
Know the glory that is dawn,
That’s only hours away.

Listen to the peaceful waves,
Crashing upon the shore,
Take a step along that beach,
And find your ‘ever more’.

For in the times, we set aside,
Our needless, wasteful fears,
We create the joy, that carries us on,
Our memories, to last for years.

So go, my friend, and find your path,
And my hopes will go with you,
For all we have, is here and now,
So find joy, in what you do.

For the times we need to take a moment to pause and see the light… even while it rains.

-CJG 10/14/2017