Don't run, don't rush. Just flow.
It's taken me a while to come to terms with my current happiness after Dad's passing. The burden of having sole responsibility for his well-being weighed more heavily on me than I ever believed it could.
I realize now that I couldn't allow myself to be happy while I was watching my father die. I cut myself off from friends and family. I secluded myself in my gorgeously remodeled bedroom and watched copius amounts of streaming Netflix. And I was miserable.
Being so miserable kept me away from everyone. Thank you to those of you who didn't give up on me. Regardless of the fact that I didn't return your phone calls or answer your emails, you kept calling and writing.
Today I celebrate my 47th year of life. The best birthday present I can think to give myself is just that; LIFE. Today I live in the moment, enjoy the laughter and smiles of my friends and family, and show gratitude to all that helped me make it this far.
Happy Birthday to me!
"October"
So you showed me around your town
To hell again and back
I love the certain way you need
All the friends you depend on
I know it might seem odd
Because you're not the only one
I remember myself as a lonely child
And you've got me wrong
You've got me wrong
(Ground your sense of worth
To the spark of morning light
And all those searching eyes
Could scold your tender mind)
Remember what they say
There's no shortcut to a dream
It's all blood and sweat
And life is what you manage in between
But what you don't know
Is you're too young and eager to love
Seething, I see
You're about to get into
The ditch that you opened up
(Ground your sense of worth
To the spark of morning light
And all those searching eyes
Could scold your tender mind)
Sister's allay
And leave you behind
You want it so and I
I come the light of a lot of mood
Sister you know enough
But for now just let it go
Don't run, don't rush
Just flow
Through the give and take you've had to learn
How to cross the coals and not get burned
But you're really just a little girl
Playing in the park til the sun goes down
Sometime you want to rise
One did it's our desire
No doubt you think you braided your own hair
So you're all grown up
Should you want to cross the line
Which way do you want to fly
Pretend that love could help you find your way
But you got me wrong
Yeah you got me wrong
I realize now that I couldn't allow myself to be happy while I was watching my father die. I cut myself off from friends and family. I secluded myself in my gorgeously remodeled bedroom and watched copius amounts of streaming Netflix. And I was miserable.
Being so miserable kept me away from everyone. Thank you to those of you who didn't give up on me. Regardless of the fact that I didn't return your phone calls or answer your emails, you kept calling and writing.
Today I celebrate my 47th year of life. The best birthday present I can think to give myself is just that; LIFE. Today I live in the moment, enjoy the laughter and smiles of my friends and family, and show gratitude to all that helped me make it this far.
Happy Birthday to me!
"October"
So you showed me around your town
To hell again and back
I love the certain way you need
All the friends you depend on
I know it might seem odd
Because you're not the only one
I remember myself as a lonely child
And you've got me wrong
You've got me wrong
(Ground your sense of worth
To the spark of morning light
And all those searching eyes
Could scold your tender mind)
Remember what they say
There's no shortcut to a dream
It's all blood and sweat
And life is what you manage in between
But what you don't know
Is you're too young and eager to love
Seething, I see
You're about to get into
The ditch that you opened up
(Ground your sense of worth
To the spark of morning light
And all those searching eyes
Could scold your tender mind)
Sister's allay
And leave you behind
You want it so and I
I come the light of a lot of mood
Sister you know enough
But for now just let it go
Don't run, don't rush
Just flow
Through the give and take you've had to learn
How to cross the coals and not get burned
But you're really just a little girl
Playing in the park til the sun goes down
Sometime you want to rise
One did it's our desire
No doubt you think you braided your own hair
So you're all grown up
Should you want to cross the line
Which way do you want to fly
Pretend that love could help you find your way
But you got me wrong
Yeah you got me wrong