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Backstory:

This song was directly related to the time when my dad was dying. I know- not a happy topic!  To keep things light in the studio we called it "Everyone's favorite Hospice Song".  This song is deeply personal and emotional for me- but it is also I think one of the songs that has resonated with others the most. Being with someone when you feel like you cannot do anything to help them is so hard and nothing makes sense. The only thing we can do is be with them and hold their hand or smile or just sit in the quiet.  This song helped me in my grief and I hope it helps others.

Lyrics:

                                                  
The wind is still and the sky is clear
Last night’s storm is gone
The snow that fell is still untouched
And glistens in the sun

Both hands wrap ‘round my coffee mug
I watch the steam rise up and dance
For a moment I am lost and then
I remember your circumstance

I don’t know what to say
I don’t know what to do
But I will be right here
In this quiet with you

Your eyes are open but they search
I smile and squeeze your hand
You close your eyes again… I wonder
Do you understand?

I cry for what is gone for good
Knowing nothing will ever be the same
I’m holding on to some kind of hope
That I can’t seem to name

I don’t know what to say
I don’t know what to do
But I will be right here
In this quiet with you

I’m calling out- can you hear me?
I’m calling out- can you hear me now?
I’m calling out- I thought we would have just a little more time

It’s calm but not inside my head
Too many thoughts to tend
I’m not ready to look back on yesterdays
Not ready for the end

I don’t know what to say
I don’t know what to do
But I will be right here
In this quiet with you
In this quiet with you
In this quiet with you