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“He shines for us”
in memory of David R. Davidson
The curtain fell and lights went low
While ladies clapped, the men stood slow
The room would empty, they’d scatter,
to and fro
To start to leave, let the music go
They walked outside and felt a breeze
“It’s not yet over” shuttered in the trees
They felt a warmth in the sound of those
guarantees
That told them “no” because he would not go
Sometimes you feel inside your chest
You know he left but he’s not quite gone yet
Not for now
Or for then
Or for any day soon
For me and for you as we look to the moon
There he is and will be if we ever can’t see
He shines for us
He shines for us
The seasons changed and as the leaves fell
Soon it was Christmas, ringing of bells
Our hearts felt lonely without him
though all was well
Because the music showed he would not let go
People moved on and clocks kept their time
It wasn’t the same but soon we would find
He’d whisper softly, just listen, he’d speak
His mind
There’s no need for us to let him go
Sometimes you feel inside your chest
You know he left but he’s not quite gone yet
Not for now
Or for then
Or for any day soon
For me and for you as we look to the moon
There he is and will be if we ever can’t see
He shines for us
He shines for us
Words under copyright protection: Laura Anne Ayres, 2013
Music under copyright protection: Jackson Henry, 2014
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