It snowed a lot last week here in Loveland. And I came across a photo of my college boyfriend. And I had a very sore throat but I still needed to write a song for the week.
And favorite old quotations from disputed sources make great song bridges.
And I love making music with Nathan Bloom.
Here’s my song for week 5 of Song a Week 2016:
It’s snowing outside like a blanket over everything
And you’re on my mind
We once loved like children headed for a diamond ring
And then we trailed off
Now I’m happy with the path my life has taken
And you’re looking fine
But there were twists and turns where I was mistaken
Some extra miles I wish I had walked
If I had it now to do over I’d be kind
I would treasure your heart, and spend less time prospecting mine
If I had it now to do over, I’d be kind.
Back in junior high things were cut and dry
Everybody just understood
There were kids who always got laughed at
And kids who always looked good
I was never the one leading the charge
But I was fine to just stand around
And watch the uncool kids taking the hits
Keep their position close to the ground
If I had it now to do over I’d be kind
I would treasure their hearts, and spend less time prospecting mine
If I had it now to do over, I’d be kind.
Be kind, for everyone you meet
Is fighting a great battle.
The world outside’s all snowy like an empty page
And I’m ready to write
Your best days are never behind you
Unless you turn your back on your life
And all the people you want to have close to you
Are as close as they’re gonna come
You only need to reach out your hands
and take the hands reaching back for your own
We have each other right here, right now, let’s be kind
I’ll try to treasure your heart, spend less time prospecting mine
While we’re standing here in this moment I’ll be kind.
Lovely, Julia and such a gentle reminder
thank you!
Beautiful, Julia. Beautiful voice and beautiful thoughts.
thank you!
What a beautiful song and a great message. Thanks!