Born and raised in the Island of Long Yet I felt the West pull me strong Job offer for me at the Roseburg VA My father and I drove all the way Met lots of nice people, traveled far and wide Did what I could to turn the tide Sometimes on my heart is nothing but pain Still I push on, though some say I'm insane Saving money overall, though still not afraid to spend Searching for grace and strength; giving back where I can Either way I stay humble and submit to God's plan Realizing that I'm a mere mortal man I've been weak and strong, up and down Happy and sad, serious and clown From the stillness of my soul, I surrender myself Realizing that I'm not much more than Santa's elf I still do my part to spread smile and cheer Living in each moment, through faith over fear.