The observation that a multitude of hitherto trivial incidents and everyday items become painfully poignant following the death of a loved one is little more than a pedestrian sentiment. Still, some sentiments, whether pedestrian or profound, demand acknowledgment.
Familiar TV shows, old movies, specific dates, trinkets, and favorite foods are a few of the instances today that called Lady Lawanda to mind.
Songs, however, have proved especially moving. Last week, Duke of Derm reminded me of a song, one of his favorites and one I had almost forgotten, that has remained in my mind and my heart.
Warren Zevon wrote and performed “Keep Me In Your Heart” after he was diagnosed with inoperable mesothelioma.
By Warren Zevon
Shadows are falling and I’m running out of breath
Keep me in your heart for awhile
If I leave you it doesn’t mean I love you any less
Keep me in your heart for awhile
When you get up in the morning and you see that crazy sun
Keep me in your heart for awhile
There’s a train leaving nightly called “when all is said and done”
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-li-li-lo
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-li-li-lo
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Sometimes when you’re doing simple things around the house
Maybe you’ll think of me and smile
You know I’m tied to you like the buttons on your blouse
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Hold me in your thoughts, take me to your dreams
Touch me as I fall into view
When the winter comes keep the fires lit
And I will be right next to you
Engine driver’s headed north to Pleasant Stream
Keep me in your heart for awhile
These wheels keep turning but they’re running out of steam
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-li-li-lo
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-li-li-lo
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Keep Me In Your Heart by Warren Zevon
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1 Mrs. Linklater // Jun 20, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Wow, that song tore me up.