There's a place where I go
when my spirits are down
and the day seems weary and long,
There's a meadow sunny and oh so serene
and the waterfall hums a sweet song.


I feel God's presence all around me here
where the wildflowers in beauty bloom
Where the gentle deer moves with a cautious step and joy overshadows my gloom


How could I now be depressed and sad
How could I not sing with the birds
when God holds the songbook in front of my eyes
and He sings with me every word.

When the sound of our voices
echoes through the hills
among rocks with lovely moss green
~through the wildflowers growing everywhere
~such a sight I never have seen


I will return to this place when I'm in need of solace
when I feel pain or sorrow and woe
and gaze at the water spilling over the hill
into clear crystal pools below.

I will thank God for what he has given
and reflect on what's right in my life
I will run with the deer and smell the sweet flowers
and forget about worry and strife.


I will smile at my neighbor and laugh with my kids
this beautiful place I will treasure
It was created for me by God's owns hands
and it gives me unending pleasure.

I will try to appreciate each day of my life
and I'll not dwell on my own self so much
When I visit the meadow, I'll not be in pain
but glory in each flower that I touch.

The waterfall will flow and the deer will romp gaily
and the moss on the rocks will still be
and I'll sing with Him at the top of my voice
as the echo comes back to me.


If you look, you'll find it, that meadow green
and perhaps a waterfall too
Gaze at the beauty and talk to the deer
~~hear God's voice calling to you.

Forget about sorrow, enjoy the moment
and just think of days long gone by
When life was so simple with love everywhere
and streams were as clear as the sky.

Go back to your world with a feeling of peace
~and a glorious feeling inside
Make your heart a place of green meadows
where tranquility and God's love abide.

Let others see the goodness in you
Let them see how hard you have tried
to vanquish the fear and the unwholesome thoughts
Show them your softer side.

Original poetry by Kacey