The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #117452   Message #2529846
Posted By: Little Robyn
02-Jan-09 - 02:48 PM
Thread Name: Travis Edmonson in critical condition
Subject: RE: Travis Edmonson in critical condition
That's very sad. I've been looking for his song "The things I've saved" but can't find it anywhere.
Now is probably the time to sing it.
It's about 40 years since we used to sing it so I'll see if I can remember.....

The things I've saved

I'm finally leavin'
After all
One more word I don't wanna holler down the hall
Everybody leaves something when they go away
When I'm gone here's what I hope will stay....

Violets in springtime,
Starry nights in fall,
Sunlight on a summer's morning (evening?)
Love to warm you when the snowflakes fall,
The spark that's in the eyes of children,
Secrets whispered by the sea,
Countryside like a great cathedral
A place called home, a land forever free.
This will be my last will and testament
Being of sound body and mind
This will be my last will and testament
These are the things I've saved
To leave behind.


I think that's it. Not really what I call folk anymore but we used to belt it out in the 60s and my sister and I both love the sentiments.
I'll try to sing it for you Travis.
Go in peace.
Robyn