The sun won't shine and the birds don't sing... these are things in nature that aren't doing what they are supposed to. When we don't say words, loving and encouraging words to each other (out loud) we are stars that won't shine and clouds that won't rain. However the relentless love of Christ gets in at our deepest parts, heals us and helps us bear the beams of God's love for ourselves - then we can't help share those beams with others - with words aloud.

ALOUD
2020

Sun don't shine, and
Cloud won't rain
Wind won't blow, and
Lark won't sing

Trees won't grow, and
Grass won't green
Streams won't flow, and
Stars won't shine

Affection sheltered in your heart
Words you never say
Love restrained, flames contained
Instead of given away

Chorus
Say it aloud, Say it aloud
Say it aloud, Say it aloud

Thirst won't die
Pain won't fade
Tears won't stop
Walls remain

Time won't heal
But Jesus will
Love won't quit
or relent until

Pre Chorus
Walls crack around your heart
Passion escapes
Barriers maintained to sustain
Begin to break

Bridge
Those we cherish will not be near forever
The eulogy is too late to tell them of your love