I Believe

I believe there are some debts that we can never repay

And I believe there are some words that we can never unsay

And I don’t know a single soul

Who didn’t get lost along the way

I believe in socks and gloves

Knit out of soft great wool

And that there’s a place in heaven for those who teach in public schools

And I know I get some things right

But mostly I’m a fool

I believe in a good strong cup of ginger tea and that

All these chutes and roots will become a tree

All I know is I can’t help but see

All of this as so very… holy

I believe in jars of jelly put up by careful hands

And I believe most folks are doing just about the best they can

And I know there are some things that I will never understand

I believe there’s healing in the sound of your voice and that

A summer tomato is a cause to rejoice and that

Following a song was never really a choice and never really…

I believe in a good long letter written on real paper and with real pen

I believe in the ones I love and know will never see again

I believe in the kindness of strangers and the comfort of old brands

And when I close my eyes to sleep at night it’s good to say amen (amen)

I believe that life’s comprised of smiles and sniffles and tears

And in an old cook that’s still there, another good year

And I know that I get scared sometimes but all I need is here

I believe in a good strong cup of ginger tea and that

All these chutes and roots will become a tree

All I know is I can’t help but see

All of this as so very… holy

I believe…

I believe…

I believe…

I believe…

I believe…