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March 10, 2005
Always There
A number of my friends are going through a time of remembering those who are not with us. This made me think about my dad who died just a few years ago. I wrote a song in memory of my dad which is featured on my animated video “What On Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?”
Always There
Memories of you
Embrace my sore heart
I feel you near
Even though we’re apart
When I close my eyes
I see your face
Your beautiful smile
I’ll never erase
You're not here
But you’re always there
When I feel empty
And hollow inside
I think of you
Sitting right by my side
Your soothing voice
Hugs my soul
It takes broken memories
And makes them whole
No you’re not here
But you’re always there
I share your memories
with joy and pride
I won’t let them wash away
With the tears I’ve cried
Your light keeps burning in my heart
I promise I’ll do my part
You comfort me
When I’m feeling down
And help me
when no-one else is around
No you’re not here
But you’re always there.
You’re not here
But you’re always there.
I think of you so much dad. I wish you could be here to share the wonderful life I am enjoying which started with the nurturing, caring and unconditional love you gave me as a child.
(If you would like to hear the song, you can visit my web site (www.TrevorRomain.com) and click on the parents/educator’s section and click on the music button or go to (http://trevorromain.com/pared.html) and click on the music button. My dear friend Carl Theil took my simple lyrics and turned ‘Always There’ into a stunning and powerful song. He wrote, scored and engineered the music. The song is beautifully sung by the incredibly talented Lisa Tingle. Carl has worked on the music for a number of movies including Miss Congeniality, Spy Kids 1 & 3 and Once Upon A Time In Mexico.)
Posted by trevor at March 10, 2005 11:17 AM
Comments
Thank you for sharing the poem. I think I know what you felt.
Check out my tribute to my dad, Chet, through my link if you have a moment. Your such an inspiration!
;~) Sharon
Posted by: sharon at March 10, 2005 01:05 PM
hey trevor... Im the one that Island Girl's post was about... the lyrics to that song are really sweet, and Im glad I was able to read them... I cant listen to the song yet as Im too afraid of welling up here at work... another time though when im feeling stronger... love your pictures...
Posted by: Addie at March 14, 2005 08:40 AM
This song is beauiful thanks for sharing
Posted by: brenda ford at March 29, 2006 10:36 PM