I Know A Man

I know a man who will stand up with you
Yes, I know a man who will know what to do
Oh, my darling, I promise you true
That I know a man who will stand up for you

I know a woman who will pray for you
This is a woman who will heal your wounds new
Oh, my child, the pain you go through
But I know a woman who is praying for you

Rest, my dear, please rest
Blessed; you’re blessed

I know the moon will light up dark nights
Yes, I know the moon will guide your sore eyes
Oh, my friend, this life is not right
But I know the moon will glow in the night.


Copyright 2004 Scott C. Forrest

The Illusion

Life is the illusion of what one wants it to be
Cross over the bridge to get to the sea
When I am with you, how joyous are we
Because you are the illusion of what I want me to be

Smack me with words; punch me with hate
One does not mind when he realizes too late
Shine on the water; shine on the seas
You are the illusion of what I want you to be

The sand and the water are too much for the beach
The tide comes in, in order to reach
See the young child climbing the tree
That is the illusion of how it should be

The mountains that tower over the trees
The ice that breaks and flows to the sea
Two loving bodies as close as can be
Are all part of the illusion, and so are we.


Copyright 1983 Scott C. Forrest

The Right One

Please forgive me

I’ve been hurt too much before

I just couldn’t stand the feeling

Of that pain anymore

I know you’ve been so kind

But I can’t get it out of my mind

What I’ve been through

I don’t know what to do

Please let me 

Forget my awful past

I just want our love

To last and last

I am not one to take chances

I’ve forgotten what romance is

My life’s all new

Still, I don’t know what to do 

I want to be free

Free from worry and fear 

Filled with courage and strength

Knowing you’re always near

I want to be sure

Sure that you’ll always be by my side

I hope that you are the right one

My arms are open wide

So, here I stand

Like so long ago

Wondering how you feel

Wondering if you know

That my love for you

Could never be stronger

Hold me now

Hold me a little longer

I want to be free

Free from worry and fear

Filled with courage and strength

Knowing you’re always near

I want to be sure

Sure that you’ll always be by my side

I know that you are the right one

My arms are open wide.

Copyright 1983 Scott C. Forrest