My brother-in-law's young son died on Thanksgiving. this song is for both of them, Mark and Ryland Ort, and for all of us.
the best gift
I’ve had dreams that taught me how to die
surrender it all, go back to the light
but what I need right now is to know how to live
with these feelings I have, how to forgive
well, maybe life’s no different from dying
maybe there’s no other place I’m going to
maybe surrender’s how I live life free
cause I never left home and there’s nothing to forgive
I’ve had times when it was all I could do
to drag myself through a day or two
what I need right now is to know how to live
to find something real of myself to give
maybe the light also shines in me
maybe day by day is how I find my way
maybe surrender’s how I live right now
and to be the best gift that I can give
©2009 Trina Brunk and Laughing Turtle Publishing, all rights reserved. If you choose to share this music, please link back to me at http://trinabrunk.com
Ryland was my son, but I have no idea who you are. This song is very nice. How did you know him? He was the light of my life.
June
Posted by: June Bourque | 05/04/2010 at 07:03 AM
June, I'm Toni's sister. I had only brief connection with Ry but always felt something big and unspoken in him. even when he talked. Not being in close relationship, I only felt the aftershocks of his passing, and was surprised when this song came spilling out. but I recognized that the message might not be just for me so I posted it. I am sending you love and peace . . . Trina
Posted by: Trina Brunk | 05/04/2010 at 07:26 AM