The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #113807   Message #2422862
Posted By: Jeri
26-Aug-08 - 06:50 PM
Thread Name: Song for Colin Kemp
Subject: RE: Song for Colin Kemp
This is the photo by Micca.

The song isn't as specific as Stanley's wonderful tribute. I didn't know him that well, but Stanley's song is the sort that will bring his friends and family together with knowing smiles. Thanks for sharing it with everyone Tig. Here's the one I wrote, for what it's worth:

Bright Water

The sun is low as the day it fades
    Wild birds ride the wind and fly
Tides and seasons will not wait
What shines beyond this sunset gate
    Bright water and the endless sky

You can sail for days and not reach land
    Wild birds ride the wind and fly
Clear blue above, and far below
We dream of where we may not go
    Bright water and the endless sky

There's a photograph of you
    Wild birds ride the wind and fly
The sun behind shines through your hair
The world was yours for a moment there
    Bright water and the endless sky

Up into that endless blue
    Wild birds ride the wind and fly
We watch and dream from diamond sand
At the place forever touches land
    Bright water and the endless sky