Vietnam Veteran

Vietnam Veteran   (Copyright 1996- Susie Whiting)

Hush be still, do you hear it;
It’s the sound of an anguished cry?
A cry that asks the reason
“Why in God’s name did I die?

Why shouldn’t I be remembered?
Why do you speak in shame?
Wasn’t I fighting for the cause of man
and in my country's name?

Why am I scorned rejected
As my comrades too in life
are faced with hypocrites taunting
and criticisms’ knife?

Someone out there hear me,
And let my soul fill no regret
Someone out there hear me
I am a Viet Vet.

Does anyone out there hear me?
If you do then tell me why.
Hush listen do you hear that?
It’s a lonely soldier’s cry.

Hush my lonely soldier
Yes I can tell you why.
I can tell you why you fought the fight.
I can you why you die.

You heeded to your country’s call
For in a distant land
Were those locked in persecution
but it was you who took the stand

You gave your all to your country’s call.
With your brothers you fought true.
So rest each one, our country’s sons
You’ve the respect now that you’re due.

You’re not scorned, you’re not rejected,
so go to God above
Go with your country’s thanks
Go with your country’s love.

Hush now do you hear it
In the dark of night it’s still
The crying now is quiet
on cemetery hill.

Sophia's Story

Sophia's Story
Copyright - June 1980


Listen dear folks and you will hear the story of why we're gathered here.
Now let your minds travel back in time, back further...and further...now that's just fine.

The scene is heaven so long ago
Spirits lined up as far as can go
"What's taking so long?" One asked with a nod.
"Oh just be patient.  Sophia's talking to God."

"Now Sophia, you understand don't you?
You understand what you're to do.
It won't be easy...this trip to earth
but if you go, you'll prove your worth."

"Yes, I understand and don't you see
I have a little gypsy in me.
So let's get going, I hate being slow."
Yes.  This is what happened so long ago.

So Sophia traded in halo and wings
and all of her other Heavenly things.
She waved goodbye as she passed through the door.
That was November 11, 1904.

Scene two takes place after many years.
Sophia's seen smiles, heartache and tears
but lo and behold as was in God's tune,
down to Sophia, God sent June.

She was a bundle of joy
A basket of bliss.
So to add to her pleasure
God sent Sophia Chris.

A cute little boy
full of mischief and love.
God saw Sophia loved him
so Henry came from above.

When God saw that three
caused not much dilema,
He blessed her again
and sent Mary Emma.

As Sophia wiped the
sweat from her brow.
She wondered what God
had in store for her now.

She said "Wait a minute.
This is a little bit scary.
I've got June and Chris
and Henry and Mary.

So I'll refrain from more blessings
if it isn't much trouble.
She shouldn't have said that
Cause she got zapped double.

Jeri and Emy
came down to rest.
Now Sophia was really
being put to the test.

But she loved each one.
She was proving her grit.
So God sent her Franny.
"Now wait a minute....that's it!!"

Seven's enough..wait a minute...go slow.
Are You sure I agreed to this long ago.
"Yes Sophia, you agreed on that Heavenly Day,
plus a little bit more.....so He sent Lola May.

With eight was an armful.
A year went by.
Then two, then three
Sophia let out a sigh

The fourth came and went.
She felt good with stuff.
She finally felt God
had blessed her enough.

But then in five years
blessing nine came to earth it.
Could she stand it???? You Bet!!!
Because Susie was worth it.

So Sophia was tested
and she came out blue steel.
She had kept up her faith.
She and kept up her will.

She took all life's hardships
and she beat them all.
She stood up proud
and she stood up tall.

Then on June the 10th of 1980
God said "Well done"  to this lovely lady.
He called her home, gave back halo and wings
and all of her other Heavenly things.

So if you wonder about Sophia
just give a smile and a nod.
It's for certain she's up there
talking to God.

Saving Grace

Saving Grace
Copyright 2012- Susie Whiting

Intro:
Missionaries knocked upon my door
spreading word that pertained to my salvation.
That unless I chose to be saved by grace
hell would be my final destination.

V1:
I thanked them both for giving of their time
said it'd been in another time and place,
that I'd been lifted up and dusted off.
and thanks to God, I'd been saved by Grace.

'Cause

Chorus:
Grace picked me up when on my own I stumbled.
It was through Grace, I found the best in me.
I saw my worth, although I was not perfect.
Through my saving Grace, I'll be the best that I can be.

V2:
I had looked for happiness in the bottom of a bottle.
My reflection showed only hollow eyes.
A face stared back, with a faint smile of deception.
I was a man, I no longer recognized.

Then:

Chorus:
Grace picked me up when on my own I stumbled.
It was through Grace, I found the best in me.
I saw my worth, although I was not perfect.
Through my saving Grace, I'll be the best that I can be.

V3:
It was through Grace, I hear my children's laughter.
It was through Grace, I finally found my life.
In the arms of Grace, I know i've found my heaven.
She gave me all, when Grace became my wife

Chorus:
Grace picked me up when on my own I stumbled.
It was through Grace, I found the best in me.
I saw my worth, although I was not perfect.
Through my saving Grace, I'll be the best that I can be.

If Only Heaven Had a Phone

If Only Heaven Had a Phone

Copyright 2012 – Susie Whiting 

V1:

I hear the rain against my window

It wakes me from a memory.

Remembering a starlit night

As we listened to the music of the sea. 

I wish that I could hear your voice once more,

Telling me I’ll be alright

Hear your footsteps cross the floor.

Feel your arms around me in the night. 

Pre Chorus:

I’m going crazy missing you

And I don’t know what to do.

I know I wouldn’t feel alone

If only heaven had a phone.

Chorus:

If only heaven had a phone

Then I would call you one more time.

I would say how much I love you

And how glad I am you’re mine. 

I would tell you that I’m sorry

For any words that caused you pain;

And if I could I would move hell and earth

Just to have you back again. 

No.  I wouldn’t feel so alone,

If only heaven had a phone. 

V2:

The clock tells me that it’s morning.

It’s time to face another day.

I’ll place one foot before the other

But first I’m gonna pray

Ask God to tell you that I miss you,

That I’ll try and make it on my own.

I would tell you this and more

If only heaven had a phone. 

Chorus: 

If only heaven had a phone

Then I would call you one more time.

I would say how much I love you

And how glad I am you’re mine.

I would tell you that I’m sorry

For any words that caused you pain;

And if I could I would move hell and earth

Just to have you back again. 

No.  I wouldn’t feel so alone,

If only heaven had a phone.

Metamorphosis is Happening

Metamorphosis is Happening
Copyright 2012- Susie Whiting

You don't see me at my locker
Or when I'm walking in the hall.
You don't look at me or talk to me
I blend into the wall.

You go about your fun and games
without thinking to call me.
But this person in the shadows
is not who I'm gonna be.

Metamorphosis is happening
I change a little everyday.
I hold my future in my hands.
I'm not the same as yesterday.

Don't worry about me.
Don't ever let me cross your mind.
Just keep on keepin' on.
I'm gonna be just fine.

I'll see you in five years
back in the high school gym.
I'll be the guy you don't remember.
But then you never did know him.

But the face will be familiar:
One that your recognize.
as a modern success story.
I've morphed right behind your eyes.

and as I stand there on the stage
accepting accolades that's due.
I'll thank all the little people
for I owe it all to you.

A Letter to Danny - April 16, 2012

My Darling:

I dreamed of you last night.  In my dream, we were young again and we were fighting.  I don't know what are fight was about but I told you if you wanted out of our marriage just tell me.  I said this, but what I really wanted was for you to take me in your arms and tell me that you loved me.  In my dream, you left the house and I didn't know where you were.  You came home late and just went to bed.  I must have been sleeping too because the next thing I remember you waking and getting out of bed.  I fell back to sleep and awoke when I heard you in the kitchen.  I walked in to talk to you, but then I woke up.  That has been three hours ago that I woke, but the hurt is still in my heart as I type this.  I just wanted to go back to sleep so I could be with you, even if we were not getting along.  I just wanted to be with you.

I decided that perhaps that is why I can't see you or feel your presence.  Perhaps it would just be too painful for me to have you so near, but not to be able to touch you.

I love you Danny.  I miss you so much.  I guess all will be as it is meant to be rather I want it or not.

I'll love you far beyond the 12th of never.

Susie

How Wonderful

How Wonderful
V1:
How wonderful that the man from Galilee
Who healed the lame and caused the blind to see
He who called the dead to stand and walk again
That He who was born was to die for every man

Oh How wonderful,
That he loves me.

Chorus:
It was for me that in Gethsemane
He cried.
It was for me on a cross on Calvary
He died.
It was for me that He washed away my sins
Tore open gates of Hell that I might live again.

It was for me
Because He loved me.

V2:
How wonderful; He who caused the dumb to talk.
That He who told the ill “lift up your bed and walk.”
He who raised His hand and calmed the stormy sea.
Then with his love, He calms the storms in me.

Oh, How wonderful.
That he loves me.

Repeat Chorus:

How wonderful. That He loves me.

Susie Whiting © 2007