So.... after nearly killing myself on my last song a few weeks ago
I've gone more pared back on this one.. Maybe too much, maybe not enough... It started off as an acoustic guitar number (something I never do!) and then I decided it should be piano only... now it's both and I'm not convinced it works but interested in feedback on any aspect, particularly that...
An upbeat number about dealing with that old chestnut, getting old - in this case specifically supporting a parent with Alzheimers - see upbeat!! I actually wrote it a couple of years ago and put it down as it really doesn't go anywhere - no real melody, very basic chords, practically no chorus and well it's probably just a vehicle for the words, a therapeutic purge if you will.. But I found myself picking writing again on the subject a couple of weeks ago (my therapy
) and well, this popped back up and took hold... And I'm publishing to let go
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As We Wait
https://soundcloud.com/monnodb/as-we-wait-sunDon't be afraid
Put aside that fear
As the cloudiness comes
I'll be right here
I'll hold your hand
I'll take your weight
Just lean on me
As we wait...
The years pass
The tables turn
From a life and love
That simply were
No question marks
The lines were straight
They’re crooked now
As we wait...
Like an old film reel
The images float
Past my eyes
And that lump in my throat
Makes me tighten
My hold on your hand
My cries I swallow
My tears I fan
As we wait...
Bring me back
To an airy day
Paddling in
In the incoming waves
Trousers rolled
To knees exposed
Laughter loud and
Water cold
Hand held tight
As we jumped each time
The tide pushed us
Back in line
I close my eyes
I hold that thought
As we wait..
And I promise you
I won't love less
Won't loosen my hold
Through the cloudiness
My hand in yours
Your cushion my shoulder
It's simply time
We all must get older
Don't be afraid
I'll be right here
As we wait....