Name: Susan's independence day
Duration: P00H02M15S
Description: For my mother. I wrote this song a few days before she died, after a visit to see her. It's, of course, difficult to write anything that does the subject justice, but this felt at least a little cathartic and healing to write it. Very rough recording, just singing and playing with my iPhone acting as recording device.

Susan's independence day

from Hellos and Goodbyes by mike skliar

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For my mother. I wrote this song a few days before she died, after a visit to see her. It's, of course, difficult to write anything that does the subject justice, but this felt at least a little cathartic and healing to write it. Very rough recording, just singing and playing with my iPhone acting as recording device.

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1
Strange Independence day, strangest in my life
Bond between a mother and son, cut by a cancer knife
For so many years I had my mom, longer then most folks get
she’s lingering now at twilight, tho it has not happened yet

2
And here I am at the bedside, saying words of love
Words about the here and now, not some mythical up above
I never believed in an afterlife, we’ve got one shot, that’s enough
Life’s a beautiful mystery, but watching the end is tough

Bridge
Time’s a cosmic thief, the thought you won’t be here, is beyond belief

3
Susan’s independence day, you’ll be free from all of this
I’m not sure it’s a journey, but here’s a farewell kiss
You know how I feel, all the laughter, all the tears
As all our words, like faraway birds, ascend and disappear

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from Hellos and Goodbyes, released October 5, 2023

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