Songwriter Extraordinaire

Okay, for all of you out there who don't know... my husband, Stephen, is an amazing songwriter (and a pretty mean sax player, too)! He's not one to boast about his talent, but I have no shame in letting people know how incredible he is! :) So, I wanted to share the lyrics of one of his more recent songs, called Prayer for Rain. This song has been submitted to a publisher in Nashville, who wants to write music for it and record a demo to shop it around to record labels. Once you read it, I'm sure that you'll agree how great it is! I'll post more of his stuff here soon (at least until he gets around to creating his own blog).

Prayer for Rain

by Stephen Verner

(c) 2007

Verse 1:
I am just a wondering soul in a land of Wonder;
Where thirsty souls pray for rain, but only hear the thunder.
I am just a pilgrim in search of the Promised Land;
Where hungry bellies groan for food, but leave with pockets of sand.
Why does the truth seem so elusive to those who are seeking?
Why is it so exclusive, while member's boats are leaking?

Chorus:
So I pray and I seek and I hope that you see me.
So I pray and I seek and I hope that you see me,
And you hear my prayer for Rain

Verse 2:
I am just a gold digger in a land of plenty;
Where risky players bet it all, but leave without a penny.
I am just a sinner in search of a savior;
Whose tasty words have a flavor, but are never ever savored.
Why does the truth seem so obtrusive to those who are hurting?
It pokes and prods and even nods before the final curtain.

Bridge:
And where it goes no one knows for certain,
But I'm going keep searching.....

Chorus:
Now I pray and I seek and I know that You see me.
Now I pray and I seek and I know that You see me,
And You hear my prayer for Rain.