my buddy Rick pens a lovely birthday present for his daughter....


Do You Believe
copyright 2004 by Rick Thorne

Now I know the world isn't perfect
And I know that you agree
And I know that I'm not perfect
And I don't pretend to be

So when I say what I say
It might be ironic, it might be satirical
And when I say it the way I say it
It might be flat and it might be lyrical

But I hope you know I mean it
I don't mean to deceive
The only question left for you
Is do you believe?

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Oh I know it's so overwhelming
But lose your dismay
Oh yeah, it's so overwhelming
But please don't turn away

And I'm sorry if what I say
Is gathering like a hurricane looming
It's just so hard to say
When your heart's on fire and it's all-consuming

But there's nothing under my hat
Nothing up my sleeve
And my heart is in my hand
So do you believe?

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Now I know the world isn't perfect
And that's been said before
And you know that I'm not perfect
And I don't need to say that anymore

So forgive me if what I say
Is kind of sarcastic, or kind of satirical
Nothing mystical in what I say
Don't hope for magic, don't look for a miracle

But I have one thought to share
And I hope you will receive
I love you like a warm day in summer
Do you believe?

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