HOLD LIGHTLY

HOLD LIGHTLY
Karen Lewis


Hold possessions lightly. 
Use them in their time, give them all away. 
A paintbrush in the hand, balanced soft and clean, 
Seashells from the sand, a silver antique tray, 
Give them all away. 

 Hold your friendships lightly, 
Think of them betimes,  Even far away. 
People come and go in our lifetimes, Share our thoughts, 
Walk together now, Send you happy love, 
Even far away. 

 Hold your lover lightly, 
Bring him to your heart, Each and every day. 
Let him know the joy and the courage....that he brings 
Let him find his way, Call him out to play... 
Each and every day. 

 Hold your children lightly, 
Wrap them in your arms, Cheer them on their way. 
Children are a gift to remind us, frequently... 
To open up our eyes, Let them make you wise, 
Cheer them on their way. 

 Cheer them on their way, 
Each and every day, 
Even far away, 
Give them all away.

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