Texas skies so radiant, created by God's hand
A myriad of colors encompassing this land,
Spectacular vistas embraced by the Texas wind
Welcoming the moment, honoring a dear friend.

Journeying through a land so diversely alive
Representing generations of unending pride,
Developing a love only a Texan can comprehend
Appreciating a territory upon whom we depend.

Walking hand and hand, enjoying the Texas sun
Feeling its warmth, an equivalent to none,
Nothing surpasses the feeling it generates
As we travel through this Lone Star State.

Living in Texas, a privilege beyond compare
Loving a land with such infinite care,
Enjoying the uniqueness that God chose to bestow
Upon this beautiful State with an everlasting glow.

Gentle breezes caressing the Texas landscape
Whispering memories tenderly drape,
Stories of yesteryear are proudly retold
Twisting and turning over well-traveled roads.

Generations of Texans toiling side by side
Developing relationships, building family pride,
Journeying through the days in the land of contrast
Loving the Lone Star State, so magnificently vast.

Ever changing skies overseeing this glorious land
Created by God's own adventurous hand,
Happily enjoying every moment of each day
Living life to the fullest, the Texas-kind-of-way.

In spring the brilliance of the bluebonnet explodes
Along the byways of well-traveled Texas roads,
A color more magnificent than the hue of the sky
The glorious sight is welcomed by those who pass by.

Proud Texas bluebonnets with their headdresses so bright
Through warm sunny days and star draped nights,
They dress up the landscape for all to see
Dancing elegantly within the gentle Texas breeze.

Fields of bluebonnets become a perfect blend
Welcoming fellow wildflowers, their springtime friends,
Giving the weary traveler an energy lift
What could be more enduring than a Texas bluebonnet gift?

Grasping the tangible with meticulous ease
Within a world full of violence, disrespect, disease,
Longing for better, receiving far less
A chasm between want and hopelessness.

Journeys through now, until the end
Require bravery without energy to spend,
Dark skies loom, rare is the light
A reversal demands a relentless fight.

Reaching out for a world no more
Toward light and heaven we will soar,
An intangible world is not earthbound
Only realms within Him peace shall be found.

A sense of dread has come to me
Filling my head without humor or glee,
Dark gray eyes are saddened so
Without any warmth, without any glow.

Minutes are passing hurriedly through the days,
With too much to do, no time for delay.

A sense of dread has come to me
Filling my soul without goodness to see,
Cold-numbed hearts are turning to stone
Without any caring, always standing alone.

Days are passing hurriedly through the years
With too much heartache,with too many tears.

A sense of dread has come to me
Filling my being without harmony,
Bigoted minds are spreading hate
Without any thought, at an alarming rate.

Years are passing hurriedly toward the end of time.
With no more mountains left to climb.