Dorothy's Song

Okay, it's really Simon and Garfunkle's "Kathy's Song"... but it's my song today...

I hear the drizzle of the rain
Like a memory it falls
Soft and warm continuing
Tapping on my roof and walls

My mind's distracted and confused
My thoughts are many miles away
They lie with you when you're asleep
Kiss you when you start the day

And as I watch the drops of rain
Weave their weary paths and die
I know that I am like the rain
There before the grace of you go I

A Girl Can Only Hope.... Can't She?

Come monday
By: jimmy buffett
1974

Headin’ up to san francisco
For the labor day week-end show
I’ve got my hush-puppies on
I guess I never was meant for glitter rock and roll
And honey I didn’t know
That I’d be missin’ you so

Chorus:
Come monday, it’ll be all right
Come monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight
I spent four lonely days in a brown l. a. haze
And I just want you back by my side

Yes, it’s been quite a summer
Rent-a-cars and west-bound trains
And now you’re off on vacation
Somethin’ you tried to explain
And darlin’, since I love you so
That’s the reason I just let you go

Chorus:
Come monday, it’ll be all right
Come monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight
I spent four lonely days in a brown l. a. haze
And I just want you back by my side

I can’t help it honey
You’re that much a part of me now
Remember that night in montana
When we said there’d be no room for doubt
I hope you’re enjoyin’ the scen’ry
I know that it’s pretty up there
We can go hikin’ on tuesday
With you I’d walk anywhere
California has worn me quite thin
I just can’t wait to see you again

Chorus:
Come monday, it’ll be all right
Come monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight
I spent four lonely days in a brown l. a. haze
And I just want you back by my side!

Baby, I love you... you know...

My head spins and swims.

What am I supposed to be doing? Feeling? Thinking?
How does one deal with having their heart ripped out
still beating and bloody?

Why wouldn't I agree to anything that would turn his
mind back to me?

But alas, that is not the answer here. Things have to
work out the way they have to... and on their own,
with only effort -- NOT FORCE -- on our parts.

Sigh.

So M.W. (and you know that I still think you are wonderful)...
here's lookin' at you, kid:

"I still believe in you" by Vince Gill

Everybody wants a little piece of my time
But still I put you at the end of the line
How it breaks my heart to cause you this pain
To see the tears you cry fallin’ like rain
Give me the chance to prove
And I’ll make it up to you

I still believe in you
With a love that will always be
Standing so strong and true
Baby I still believe in you and me

Somewhere along the way,
I guess I just lost track
Only thinkin’ of myself never lookin’
back
For all the times I’ve hurt you, I apologize
I’m sorry it took so long to finally realize
Give me the chance to prove
That nothing’s worth losing you

I still believe in you
With a love that will always be
Standing so strong and true
Baby I still believe in you and me

Looking forward -- Looking back

Remember my very first post, back in 11-2003? I think I said something about getting sleep and finally eating. Heh. I slept this morning and it was great. Working out is the next step, then food. Somehow, I got to my bed today. But there is no recollection of it. Didn't even wear earplugs... that's a first.

Anyways, told my Life Group about M.W. taking some space, and they were so supportive. Everyone said it was so good that we prayed about it together, and if it was God's will, things would work out. While it's so hard to give your troubles to God... with my friends at my side, they forcibly took my troubles away from me today. It was wonderful of them, and I feel marginally better.

So what's in the mix for me? Yes, I'll have a single-scoop of coffee ice-cream, mixed with toasted almonds, caramel, and pieces of Heath (tm) bar. Yes, in a chocolate-coated waffle cone. Yes, with marshmallows in the bottom. Mmm-hmm.... I'll have it all.... and I won't sacrifice everything to get it. Things will work out for me just fine.

It shouldn't be hard to believe that I'm learning the advantages of brisk walking...or....

"Ready To Run"

When the train rolls by
I'm gonna be ready this time
When the boy gets that look in his eye
I'm gonna be ready this time
When my momma says I look good in white
I'm gonna be ready this time
Oh yeah

Ready, ready, ready, ready...ready to run
All I'm ready to do is have some fun
What's all this talk about love?

I feel the wind blow through my hair
I'm gonna be ready this time
I'll buy a ticket to anywhere
I'm gonna be ready this time
You see it feels like I'm starting to care
And I'm going to be ready this time
Oh yeah

Ready, ready, ready, ready...ready to run
All I'm ready to do is have some fun
What's all this talk about love
I'm ready to run...I'm ready to run
OhReady, ready, ready, ready...ready to run
All I'm ready to do is have some fun
What's all this talk about love?