I am working on a song for my daughter, trying to capture my feelings about her recent diagnosis. I have come up with the following lyrics and am still working on the music for it.

For Emma (Long May You Dance)

A foggy day in early February
Hopin' our fears would be proved contrary
Only get one dance though the steps may vary
No one's life is ever ordinary

Now the fog's been lifted and our vision's clear
Uncertainty itself’s a certain fear
Hold on tightly to those who you hold dear
Draw them close to you and keep them near
and long may you dance

Permanence, turns out, is only temporary
Got to dance our dance even when it's scary
We'll never get more weight than we can carry
Just keep on dancin' your steps and never tarry

Now the fog's been lifted and our vision's clear
Uncertainty itself’s a certain fear
Hold on tightly to those who you hold dear
Draw them close to you and keep them near
and long may you dance

Gutmon; This is good in every way. It will bring the listener at least one step closer to feeling what your going through as well as to consider, just how we use what little time we have in this pathetic system of things. I have to think that it must be somewhat of a release for you also. I sure hope so.

I could be mistaken, but did you mention in a previous post that you just started writing? As I was reading your lyrics, a Don Henley song came to mind, "you find somebody to love in this world you'd better hang on tooth and nail. The wolf is always at the door", because "in a New York minute, everything can change". As a musician myself, I tip my hat to you for actually creating something from your own head and heart. It's something I want to do and just can't seem to get over whatever block it is that's holding me back.

Keep the creativity flowing. My prayers are with you and Emma. I know you'll have many more dances....... Bruce

Thanks Bruce. I had Jackson Browne running through my head as I wrote this- no particular song, just his sound. Will post the song itself when finished.

quote gutmon: "Thanks Bruce. I had Jackson Browne running through my head as I wrote this- no particular song, just his sound. Will post the song itself when finished. "

Or maybe Dan Fogelberg...very nice

very nice and touching, gutmon.

writing songs has so many purposes in our psyche - releasing what we feel, feeling what we release and reaching out to express that to those that care to listen.

you have most successfully accomplished all those. My songwriting hat is off to you, my friend.

Long may you write.

Jerry

I have goosebumps. I think you did a really good job.