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This is a song I've had rolling around for a while. I have several friends who have lost young adult children, and I've seen first hand how devastating that kind of experience has been to them and to the entire family. It changes everything. I've also seen how time and grace is bringing a depth of compassion and understanding into their lives, even in the midst of great pain. I think every challenge, every difficulty, every tragedy has the potential to work something remarkable in our lives. I hope this song speaks a little bit to that.
Now that all is said and done
And my heart can finally feel the sun.
Now pain is almost gone,
And the long, dark night has turned to dawn.
Chorus:
I can see clearer now. I can breathe deeper now.
I can see tears that are held in a secret place.
I can feel love that comes only from knowing grace,
First hand.
What a fog this time has been.
Like an airless room that closes in.
Now the door’s flung open wide
And it’s finally time to step outside.
Chorus
Bridge:
There are those things I feared to lose,
And those I hoped to leave behind.
But I can’t let the past be the face of today
Or stand still til the stars align.
Two steps forward, one step back
Though the going’s slow, I’m still on track
Hour by hour and day by day
I can glimpse the path, I can find my way.
Chorus
@johncrossman Mar 2
Yes, nice gentle touch on a devastating topic. I can't really imagine, but somehow people go on. And your take on the grace that can result is wonderful. Feel free to soar a little bit on your chorus, try it out. Well done. One to hang onto.
@theresaj Feb 27
Very emotional and the piano and vocal really showcase that. Touching. Nice job with this sensitive subject.
@crisp1 Feb 25
The music and your singing make this sound like it would fit perfectly into a musical, in a scene about someone emerging from a difficult period in their life. It's superbly done and your gentle presentation makes the words speak all the more clearly.
@valeriecox Feb 19
This is beautiful. Speaks to me in volumes. The sentiment and the emotion. Very personal. Very wonderful. Love the piano and the tender vocal.