branches of a family tree
We still have relatives visiting. I am enjoying a change of pace and seeing them all. I had some time to talk to my older brother about various events or experiences we had when we were growing up. It's wild to find how each of us remember different pieces of the same event.
One of my patients gave me a music CD of Patty Griffin and these words caught my attention:
I've had some time to think about it. . . how hard would it have been to say some kinder words instead. . . good words to remember while you can.
And watch the sun set like a stone
I've had some time to think about you
On the long ride home
One day I took your tiny hand
Put your finger in the wedding band
Your father gave us a piece of land
Made ourselves the best of plans
Forty years go by with
Someone laying in your bed
Forty years of things you say
You wish you never said
How hard would it have been
To say some kinder words instead
I wonder as stare up at the sky turning red
I went to the pool to swim laps this evening (with four of my nephews and mom). 50 laps - most of them indoors but then finished up in the outdoor pool as dusk set in and the rain clouds were blowing over.
I love swimming.
6 comments:
What lovely words
That touched me.
Those are beautiful song lyrics! It definitely gets you thinking!
Those are great lyrics, thanks for sharing them with us.
Words to live by. Not that I always do, but I try.
amy - I've enjoyed her music so far.
c.j. - She has some very good songs.
wendy - It has for me.
kris - Patty Griffin will be performing locally soon - I just started listening to her music.
cs - It can be too easy to say sharp words when I get frustrated.
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