Thursday, January 3, 2013

Sit Down


"Sit down, I have to tell you something"

At this point, I don't want to hear what the other person has to say but I have to know.

So I sit down and what I hear next changes my life forever.

Today I had to sit down again.  I know that:


  •  the shock will pass 
  • the solutions will be found a
  • one day I will look back and not feel as sad as I do today.  


I am thinking of the song "Sit Down"


I'll sing myself to sleep 
A song from the darkest hour 
Secrets I can't keep 
Inside of the day 
Swing from high to deep 
Extremes of sweet and sour 
Hope that God exists 
I hope I pray 


Drawn by the undertow 
My life is out of control 
I believe this wave will bear my weight 
So let it flow 


Oh sit down 
Sit down next to me 
Sit down, down, down, down, down 
In sympathy 


Now I'm relieved to hear 
That you've been to some far out places 
It's hard to carry on 
When you feel all alone 
Now I've swung back down again 
It's worse than it was before 
If I hadn't seen such riches 
I could live with being poor 
Oh sit down 
Sit down next to me 
Sit down, down, down, down, down 
In sympathy 


Those who feel the breath of sadness 
Sit down next to me 
Those who find they're touched by madness 
Sit down next to me 
Those who find themselves ridiculous 
Sit down next to me 
Love, in fear, in hate, in tears 


Down 
Down 


Oh sit down 
Sit down next to me 
Sit down, down, down, down, down 
In sympathy 


Oh sit down 
Sit down next to me 
Sit down, down, down, down, down 
In sympathy 


I wish a great deal of love and laughter to my friends in 2013 and I hope that none of you hear the words, "sit down, I have to tell you something."

7 comments:

  1. Oh no petal x hope you are alright x you know where to find me xx

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  2. Hugs to you Vivian. What a beautiful song.

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  3. Oh no petal x hope you are alright x you know where to find me xx

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  4. Thanks Rachel, I really appreciate your kind message. xxxx

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  5. Oh my, Vivian.. whatever was said.. I wish you didn't have to hear it. What a beautiful sentiment to pass on - that no one hear those words anytime soon. If you need to get away and want to travel to the other side of the world to CA - I have plenty of room. You and yours are welcome anytime.

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  6. Thank you Steph, you never know perhaps one day, I might take you up on the offer. Any time you want to experience an African holiday, you are very welcome as well. xxx

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