Let's Live How We Know Best

I spoke with my grandfather last night on the phone after a many month conversation drought and he sounded good for his age. He'll be 94 in April I believe and he has been through so much in his life: a great war, a family illness and the loss of a wife, two daughters and a son. He's a tough old man with a warm heart and a pair of tired eyes.

A couple of years ago I wrote a song about him called Rising Suns. I haven't put together a final recorded version of the song though it does exist in the form of a couple different demos. Someday I will feature it on a collection of some sort and hopefully present it to him in a better version. Until then, it will remain in my "to-do" archives but I'd like to share with you the lyrics to the song. My talk with him last night reminded me of his long life and his fragile time ahead.

Rising Suns

your eyes have seen the light of so many rising suns
your feet have brought you further than both of mine have done
and with the beating of your heart you've kept a steady pace
while tragedy and love have carved the lines upon your face

and i can't imagine
how it feels to see it all
to hold tight to the memories so they may never fall

and one day I will ask you
what you thought of your own life
but for now I think I'll let you dream tonight

the wind has carried secrets, inspired stories told
it's held up walls meant to protect, knocked down the trees of old
but today it serves one purpose and that's to keep your fire bright
for the gentle breeze holds melodies sung deep within your life

and i can't imagine
how it feels to see it all
to hold on to the memories, however big or small

and one day I'll ask you
what you thought of your own life
but for now I think I'll let you dream tonight

We never know what tomorrow brings
it's drowned out by songs we sing
but i know that the sun will set
and until it does let's just live how we know best.