..................................For a Dream

I picture us together, framed in golden leaf

On the mantle with the others-One big, happy family

But that snapshot can't be found, I don't trust my memory,

But it's alright, alright for a dream.

I imagine that we're all gathered, this time not dressed in black

All laughing and smiling, Not stabbing in the back,

But it's too good to be true, And too bad I still recall the screams,

But it's alright, it's alright for a dream.

I keep half the picture mostly in my mind,

Mama dressed in white ripped where she held your hand

Showing no signs of age just slightly frayed along the seam,

But it's alright, it's alright for a dream.

It's alright all that I can claim; It's alright and it will have to do

It's alright better than the pain; It's alright better than the truth

It's alright Alright for a dream; It's alright better than fate & the grand scheme

It's alright ; It's alright

For Christmas and for New Year I wish and I resolve

But I'm disappointed by myself, Jesus, and Santa Claus

I want to believe se's been saved and he's been redeemed

And it's alright it's alright

For a dream

Okay! I know this song is a downer, but when I first heard Tracy Chapman sing it (singer and composer), it did remind me of my family somewhat. In fact, in my mind, I asked, 'Why didn't I write that?' It's because we live in a world where pictures, videos and all kinds of messages bombard us and tell us what is the "perfect family". But with reality TV, it has not taken long to dispell what the media and Hollywood images tried to put forth for many years.

As I said in my last blog, I love music. It takes us to places in our minds where we once were or where we think we should have been or where we someday will be or where we never want to go?

Last month, MamaLouise did 30 blogs to complete 100 in a year!! Kudos to her! I am going to attempt to place 20 songs in 20 days here on my blog. If you read it and it inspires you or reminds you of a favorite tune or you just want me to share your tune with my readers, then send me the name and artist or writer of the song and I will try to post your one of those 20 days!