Tuesday Tunes 66: In My Daughter's Eyes

Today was the first day that I dropped Emma off at Preschool (granted she was only there an hour).  Still something came over me as I walked out.  She's my baby and she's growing up so fast.  I know she is ready.  I am willing to let go.  Still I can't help but think of how quickly life will pass now that she is in school; now that Aidan is in school.  Life will zoom past.  Anyway, here's a melancholy song for your Tuesday.  Just the way I feel today.

(A SIDE NOTE: Martina has a hard time keeping it together near the end.  I often wonder how many times she has to sing her songs over again in the studio because of the tears.  Her songs just do that to you!!)

A reflection

I remember everything about that day like it was yesterday.  I will never forget!

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There are no words to describe
The loss I feel inside
The lives that were taken
The people that were broken
The families that were shattered
The ashes that were scattered.

We cannot journey back there
No matter how unfair
No matter how much pain
No matter what the gain
No matter how many tears
No matter how many years.

Still we'll always remember
Our worst of all Septembers
Our family and friends
Our sadness that never ends
Our hopes and our fears
Our long tormented years.

So we have a time of silence
To have this chance
To remember this day
To honor it in a special way
To reflect and go on
To continue waving our banner strong.

We'll not forget

-Written by Manders
September 13, 2010