Currently under the tutelage of Daniel Bennett, leader of the Bennett Alliance, a jazz band, I am writing songs and lyrics and learning to perform and record. I
Close friendships are too often challenged by long distances, and time slips by, making it harder to keep up. Giving voice to the frustration and sense of loss that ensues, while not a complete solution, does help make it feel better.
Lyrics
You’re on my mind
It’s been awhile
Since we last spoke
That’s how it goes
30 years back
The 2 of us, friends
Finding our way
No stops or dead ends
Fast forward decades ahead to us now
Families and dogs and careers
Sometimes I’m lost but I know for a fact
You live down south, and I’m here
How are the kids?
Wife teaching part time?
What about you?
Managing fine?
I’m doing well
What can I say?
Still working downtown
The family’s okay
It’s incredibly hard sometimes I must admit
Train—meetings—coaching—the home
Our annual weekend out on the trail
Last time was nine years ago
Nevertheless
and you know it well
Distance nor time will deny
All of those laughs
all those good times
Best friend, best man for life
Fast forward decades ahead to us now
Families and dogs and careers
Sometimes I’m lost but I know for a fact
You live down there, and I’m here