Random Images

December 31, 2009

Just Open Up Your Eyes


Lifting my glass in a toast to all my online friends, old and new, and wishing you a happy, healthy new year. I am not going to make resolutions this year because I know I won't keep them but one thing I will try to do is look forward and leave the past behind me.

Below the cut are some lyrics by Chris Daughtry that resonate with me. I am going to leave you with his words; I could not have written them any better. Song is in the playlist and well worth the listen.

A single rose left to remember
As a single tear falls from her eye
Another cold day in December
A year from the day she said goodbye

Seems it's only been a moment
Since the angels took him from her arms
And she was left there holding on to their tomorrow
But as they laid him in the ground
Her heart would sing without a sound

For the first time you can open your eyes
And see the world without your sorrow
Where no one knows the pain you left behind
And all the peace you could never find
Is waiting there to hold and keep you
Welcome to the first day of your life
Just open up your eyes

A single lifetime lays behind her
As she draws her final breath
Just beyond the door he'll find her
Taking her hand he softly says

For the first time you can open your eyes
And see the world without your sorrow
Where no one knows the pain you left behind
And all the peace you could never find
Is waiting there to hold and keep you
Welcome to the first day of your life

Just open up your eyes as I lay you down tonight
Safe on the other side, no more tears to cry

For the first time you can open your eyes
And see the world without your sorrow
Where no one knows the pain you left behind
And all the peace you could never find
Is waiting there to hold and keep you
Welcome to the first day of your life
Just open up your eyes, eyes, eyes, eyes
Labels:

6 comments:

  1. S.B.Friday, January 01, 2010 5:34:00 AM

    Happy New Year, Gayl. I sincerely hope it is kind to you. Wishing you peace and serenity and joy.

    ReplyDelete
  2. thewyndFriday, January 01, 2010 11:41:00 AM

    Thank you Beth...I hope the same for you.

    ReplyDelete
  3. MaoSaturday, January 02, 2010 8:18:00 AM

    Hope your New Year is filled with all kinds of good stuff, Gayl! I think the world has had enough bad.

    ReplyDelete
  4. thewyndSaturday, January 02, 2010 9:37:00 AM

    Thanks Mao, and I hope your New Year is full of good things, health, happiness, and peace.

    ReplyDelete
  5. EmilyMonday, January 04, 2010 7:34:00 AM

    Such a beautiful song...and I love the new banner and your playlist skin, just gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  6. thewyndMonday, January 04, 2010 12:08:00 PM

    Thank you Emily! The first time I heard that song it struck a nerve...and a chord with me. I get an emotional swell everytime I hear it.

    And that banner...well eventually it is going to rotate once I finish the rest. I'm distracted by shiny things.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for leaving me your thoughts ~ they always mean a lot.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

In Perfect Harmony

In June of 2007 I posted my first chapter of Dark December. Since that time, the story has evolved and changed in part through a collaboration that developed and lasted over 4 years. During this time a friendship was forged. Thank you Beth, for unwavering friendship, support, and generosity over these last 4+ years. It has been a journey I will never forget.

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."

In dreams, the sun sets in our eyes
In dreams, we'll never be apart
In dreams, I'll promise you'll never be alone
How much I wish your voice could send me home