He’s given his sister an iPod and as he gets out of the car, loads his humungous suitcases (full of pieces of America that he will share with everybody he knows) on an airport trolley, he tells her, “This is not a time for understanding—there will be a lot of noise. So fill your life with music instead.” His sister drives off after a quick wave and a lump in her throat. She turns on the iPod to drown the tears that threaten her eyes and this is what she hears…
“Sail on Silver girl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
And If you need a friend
I’m sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.”*
*Bridge over Troubled Water, Paul Simon
1 comment:
Couldn't help smiling even as a tear threatened to spill over..
Wish we'd known and had a chance to be around.
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