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.
lyrics
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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