Monday, November 1, 2010

A Sainted Friend

I came across this touching verse a few years ago but have been unable to confirm its title or source. If anyone has further information, please advise. In the meantime, I think it's the perfect poem for All Saints Day:

In every heart is kept a shrine
To the beloved dead
To whom we raise the summer wine
And break our daily bread.
Live each day fully, o'er and o'er,
As if each were the end,
Until death knocks upon the door,
Our quiet and faithful friend.

Garrison Keillor

I hope you have a moment on this All Saints Day to watch my friend Diane's beautiful video in honor of her friend Dave. Click here to view A Tribute to Dave Cady, set to the music of Warreb Zevon's tender ballad, "Keep Me In Your Heart":

Keep Me In Your Heart
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

by Warren Zevon
and Jorge Calderon

Kitti and Diane, Summer 2008

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