Never Thought I'd Write A Country Song

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I've always felt it's important to live in the moment and look to the future with hope and excitement. But I also think it's good to look at the meaningful moments in our past that have helped influence who we are. I've been reflecting on the year that was, about events and people that had an impact on me and some of them stand out very clearly.

One of them is Becca from Only A Mama Knows. She's been raising two young children full-time, not an easy job as some of you know. Sandy and I don't have kids of our own and have always been happy with our decision, still there's something I've been able to relate to in Becca. Our friendship developed quickly and over time she helped me understand what it means to hold a child in your heart. After following along each day I grew to feel that if Sandy and I had chosen to have children, I'd be happy to be the parents that she and her husband Sam are. I think we would.

Recently Becca introduced me to some songs I hadn't heard before. One of them is a 'new country' song called All The Good Ones Are Gone by Pam Tillis. I'll put on a country song once in a while if the mood strikes me but as a rule I don't listen to it. For some reason I couldn't get this song out of my head and, on seeing the moon low over the highway on the drive home one night, found myself writing lyrics to a song that came to mind. This is the result, I'm leaving it untitled for now.

‘Ole moon shining brightly

Creeping silent through your window,

Casts shadows on your body

As you lie beside your man,

Mind wanders back to eighteen

When things were free and easy,

Never wanted to be alone

Now you wonder if you can.

And the sun sets on the county

Busy day is lost to mem’ry

But the fireflies that light the skies

Will help you find your way,

A heart that beats in lifetimes

Just breathes to love somebody

The wind will whisper out your name

See you through another day.

‘Ole moon shining brightly

Dancing low upon the treetops

Paints shadows on the porch swing

Where you rocked your baby boy,

Were just a young girl that day

When you found you’d have a family

Singing Kenny Loggins

To the one who brought you joy.

And the sun’s set on the county

Your girl’s smile shinin’ like diamonds

The fireflies that fill her eyes

Let you know you’re not alone,

A heart that beats in lifetimes

Just breathes to love somebody

With tiny hand held tight in yours

She’ll always find her way back home.

‘Ole moon shining brightly

Creeping silent through your window,

Casts shadows on your body

As you lie beside your man…