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I turn on the TV and what do I see
Death and destruction all around me
Over and over they play out the acts
That filled us with horror and asking for facts
It couldn't have happened to a force such as we
But on every network it's easy to see
They boarded our aircraft's, walked into our lives
And took all control with razors and knives
So many people so unaware
Just doing their business with hardly a care
In a blink of an eye and a 'blessed Oh Allah'
Our whole lives changed while so many had fallen
The world stood still with shock in their eyes
Shaken and frightened they looked to the skies
How could this happen, they asked in dismay
On every single channel, day after day
They replay the act and it's the price that we pay
For being a free nation, the Us of A
But we cannot allow those who don't see our ways
To dictate our lives with barbaric displays
So together we rise, and as standing as one
Each lending a hand till this business is done
With our flags waving high, the red, white and blue
We vow our deterrence to see this thing through
Our leaders shake fists and stiffen their lips
While soldiers board truck, airplanes and ships
While all of this while back at ground zero
Men dig through rubble to search for the hero
We watch from our homes while they search the remains
Knowing inside that most will never have names
Now five days have passed and we're being told
To get back to normal though they've broken the mold
Nothings the same, we wouldn't be changed
The signals seem crossed; I'm going insane
So I've got a message it's simple enough
And those that don't like it-well, that's just tuff
Since we're all united and on the same page
I'll shout out my message, I'll stand on my stage
I'll tell all the Muslims that live in our land
To speak their allegiance for how they do stand
And those that are with us can stay with no doubt
But those that are against us better get the hell out
Scott Block 9-11 to 9-15-01
You came into my life
Stood before my close door
I took a chance
I let you in
And in that moment
The sun shone so bright
And we found something there
That just seemed so right
You came into my life
I never asked for you
But then we found something
And it made us wonder what to do
It made us think of painful pasts
And made us scared
And running for the door
Our walls went up old habits shirk free
But we find that we have something
And ask not what's to be
We are so alike in so many ways
Our thoughts are one
We find we want nothing
We want the same
And when we're together
We are so complete
We have something special
It's wonderful, new and neat!
Scott Block 5-22-02
Walk along hand in hand
Pick up your feet & join the band
Sing a song, play along
It's the tale of the Journeyman
Tale of the Journeyman
His boots are leather
His hands are steel
His eyes like hawks
His legs are wheels
refrain
Watch him go
Land to Land
Giving peace out from his hand
Journeyman Journeyman
I'll come and join you when I can
Listen up now Hear me say
There's a man comin' down this way
You better be ready with your smiles
Cause he's walked a million miles
Sing a song Play along
It's the tale of the Journeyman
Tale of the Journeyman
His will is solid
His back is strong
His heart is big
His arms are long
refrain
This tale is told enough for now
I've got to run where the Journeyman's bound
So come along one and all
Pick up your feet and heed the call
Journeyman
Journeyman
Scott Block 1989-90
The maiden's fair with hair of red, her eyes as pure as gold.
How sweet her lips how soft her skin.
Her manor truly bold
The ranger is a kindly man, his honor held so high.
A band of gold upon his hand and yet he yearns to try.
The maiden and the ranger
Two hearts as strong as steel
But one has fire burning hot
The other fights to shield.
The maiden bats her eyes at him his courage melts away.
Her every wish becomes a whim; Oh how that maiden plays
The maiden, beauty beyond all words; her soul so full of life.
As free as wind, as sweet as wine, her spell sharp as a knife.
The ranger smells her rose so sweet
Her spell enshrouds his oath.
He loves his mate and duty calls but yet he wants them both.
The ranger strong and silent he
No man can stand against;
His sword in hand will carry him
Unless a woman be
And so walk, her arm in his
While others stop and stare.
'How lucky'
'What splendid bliss'
'Tis a grand day at the fair!
But honor true is strong and still
And though the maiden tries,
He resists her spell with all his will
And after wonders why?
Scott Block 9-96
This place is warm and true and good
I never thought it would
No fears, no lies, no secrets locked
This harbor we are docked
The light shines in through window wide
There's nothing hidden here inside
The air is pure the winds are sweet
Away from the bustle and busy streets
It's you and me and so much more
Together we walk right through the door
Everything I ever thought
Is in this place that we have brought
And with our laughter, tears and smiles
We find it there all the while
Our sanctuary or new found place
A new beginning; the perfect space
Scott Block 5-22-02
Oh great willow
With your branches drooping so
What is your hidden secret?
You hide beneath your leaves
Where are you from and why is it so?
I see you in my dreams
So peaceful and beautiful
Your shade is that of spirit
Your height is that of stature
Oh great Willow
Have you come for me?
Or are you just an onlooker?
Scott Block 7-29-85
Three travelers they, who roamed near & far
Across fields green through galaxies of stars
Bound to their honor & holding to oaths
Each wears an armor that others may boast
A cross of wood and swords of steel
The force of good and powers to heal
Three men upon their hearts did swear
to defeat the powers of darkness and fear
A ranger one, the second of cloth, the third a man of steel
Together they go boldly on to battle powers wield
Alone they do what can be done to settle up the odds
But as one... none could stand without at first a hearty nod
Two swords of steel and cross of wood
Their symbols went before them
Through thick and thin their ground they stood
Arm to arm, faced all before them
So many roads have they trod before, some footsteps bathed in stones
Against all odds they stood beside the other always known
To hear the call so loud & clear while hardly sounding sane
Each takes to the charge going into the fray in hopes of the saving the
day
A cross of wood and swords of steel
Warriors fight and cleric heals
Back to back and kneeling down
They fight as only they know how
Upon the hill of Galiad they met a force not theirs
With flash of light and words of rain they went into the night
They fell with ease a boast not made, I tell it like it is
For one of three I am you see... the others to their knees
Two swords of steel and cross of wood
Stand planted on that hill
Arm to arm they lie restless still
For they'd continue to fight if they could
Continue to fight if they could
Scott Block and Phil Oslund
November 19, 1995
This world we live in, this big ball of blue
Is filled with wonders that nobody knew
This world we live in holds a secret long kept
And together we found it, together we wept
This world we live in seems small after all
For the ones we love most we there all along
And who knew that such a world there could be?
And that it would come to you and to me.
So we take this gift in hand and together we stand
In this world that is just we.
This world we found; this place of joy and smiles
Where we find ourselves together-no matter the miles
This world we found that is so magical and right
Where the days seem to stop and the sun is so bright
This world we found is our own special treasure
And together we found life’s wonderful pleasures
And who ever knew that such a world there could be?
And that it would come to you and me
So we take this gift in hand and together we stand
In this world that is just we.
Scott Block 2003
You are my friend
You are my brother
You know me best
Like no other
You’ve seen through the laughter, heartache and tears
You’ve been at my side
Through all the hard years
We’ve shared all that we are
Our bond more spirit and soul
We are one in the same
We are part of a whole
She is your sister
Flesh, blood and more
She is your island, your anchor, and your shore
She loves
And you love her
Nothing will change it
And that much is sure
But like the triangle we are
Always three sides
Always three lives
But it makes us complete
Makes us whole
Makes us one
Like the triangle we are
And we know it is right
You are a friend
You are a brother
You’re part of us all
We all touch one another
Don’t feel threatened
Don’t feel fear
Don’t be afraid
Of what you see and you hear
We are a triangle
Three sides
Three lives
We all love each other
We care for the other
We are united
We are complete we are a triangle
Our bond can’t be beat.
Scott Block 2003
Life is full of twists and turns,
One day lost is a tomorrow earned.
Time will pass, that much is true
We will survive and try to endure.
The sun will shine on a rose that blooms.
The sun will shine, even under a full moon.
In all of our struggles, victories and retreats;
It’s nice to finds something pleasant and sweet.
We believe in those dreams held close to our heart
And know that the storms can’t tear them apart.
The sun will shine; that much is true
The sun will shine in a sky that is blue
Along the paths we have chosen we are destined to roam,
But we need a hand to hold so we won’t walk alone.
Lift your head to the sky and feel the wind on your face,
Keep looking for that something that will fill the empty space.
The sun still shines through the clouds rolling in,
The sun still shines when the thunder begins.
We know that it’s out there just waiting to be caught.
And that it cannot be borrowed, stolen or bought.
It cannot be touched by the pass of your hand;
Without thought or feeling it slips through fingers like sand.
It takes lots of effort from morning till night,
But the reward will be fruitful like sweet nectar we bits.
And the sun still shines in the eyes of a child.
It shines in the free, the hopeful and wild!
Scott Block 2003
We traveled from the north, our home the city of Clouds.
To a shire south, called Shakopee is the destination we are bound.
The Harvest year is at its end; the air is on the fall.
The time has come for festival and to us it did call.
Hey! Hey! High! High!
The festival is here
High! High! Ho! Ho!
And closer we draw near.
Along the river Lawrence our camp was set to rest.
And there we sat beneath the stars…nature at her best.
The morn did greet us with light so warm; the ravens are alarm.
We broke our fast and packed our gear, the day had come at last.
Hey! Hey! High! High!
To the festival we are bound
Hi! Hi! Ho! Ho!
Our feet quicken beneath the ground
To the Shire we did go, our hearts were filled with glee.
A friend we me-Theo Ox his name and then we numbered three.
About we set to business first, to buy some goods a new.
And then we wait for cannon’s call when two our number grew.
Hey! Hey! High! High!
A grand festival it is this year
High! High! Ho! Ho!
The jousters take their cheers
Upon high noon our jacks were filled with sweetness of King’s mead.
But the sweetest sight the bees did miss for Trista’s fruit’s were
freed!
Hey! Hey! High! High!
A festive day indeed
High! High! Ho! Ho!
I’ll have another mead.
And so we lead our maiden’s faire around the shire’s wares.
While minstrel’s played and tellers told of travels they had bared.
We laughed and spun our tail or two of roads we took this year.
Another mead…my lips are dry…I’ve yet to stretch this through.
Hey! Hey! High! High!
A festive day have we
High! High! Ho! Ho!
I felled two ors…no three!
Alas our day would have to end as the shoppes began to close.
We sent the maidens on their way, how sad to see them go.
And then the drums did fill our ears a calling through the shire.
To dance! To dance!
The beat rang out
Our boots were lifted higher
Hey! Hey! High! High!
The festival’s so grand
High! High! Ho! Ho!
The sound carries ‘cross the land
As darkness falls our band breaks up, now only two remain.
Our journey back to camp is solemn for we yearn to fest again.
Around the fire we sit and chat; some tea and smoke we share.
Though our bodies bathed in firelight, our souls are still back there.
Hey! Hey! High! High!
The festival’s come and gone
Hi! Hi! Ho! Ho!
Another years wait…it ‘tis so long.
SA Block 9-96
As I went walking that littered highway
I saw above me that poisoned skyway
I saw below me that strip-mined valley
This land was raped by you and me
Refrain:
This land was their land but now it’s my land
From smog in LA to man-made islands
From the clear-cut forests to polluted waters
This land was changed by you and me
I’ve roamed and rambled, faced many hazards
Through the white hot sands of their nuclear deserts
And all around me a voice was screaming
“This land was nuked by you and me”
Refrain
As the sun was setting, the sky was glowing
With the wheat fields burning and the smoke clouds rolling
Voices were screaming as the flames were blowing
“This land was torched by you and me”
Refrain
Out refrain:
If we still want land we must save the land
Stop burning fossils, we must all take a stand
From the hardwood forests to the fresh, clean waters
This land is saved by you and me
Adapted from Woody Guthrie by PJO & BSA August 6, 2000