This is an original song that I included because I liked it and it seemed to fit. Not long before Mia died I’d gone to see my mother. I’ve been estranged from family for 30 years or more, and I’ve suffered greatly from the loss. One day I found her address, after years of not knowing where she lived, so I decided to drive to her house. What on earth would I say? So much time had passed, so much water under the bridge.... I agonized over it, whether or not to go, but I felt that closure of any kind was a good idea for me if nothing else. We had a surprisingly pleasant visit, after the shock of course, but nothing really meaningful. I realised many things in that moment, and I let go. I forgave and made some small peace with it all. This song is the story of that time. Not long after though, I learned that my sister was gravely ill, my mother didn’t think to tell me. My sister died soon after.
lyrics
I went to see her … it was a cold November day
I spent the whole day driving…but I did not plan to stay
I went to see her just to look upon her face
I brought her roses…from a garden 900 miles away
I went to ask her why I’ve been so long alone
And spent my life in exile… and so far from home
I went to tell her of all the anguish that I’ve known
From being too far from family
And memories that should have been my own
So much water, so much time….. Out of sight is clearly out of mind…..
So how have you been all these years?
I’ve been fine, thank you
But some days I’m not so sure
Every Christmas day, every holiday… it hurts a little more
You never told me… at least never face to face
Why you denied me and disappeared, love, without a trace
So much water, so much time….. Out of sight is clearly out of mind…..
I used to believe that things could change one day
I’ve longed to see you all this time
I used to believe that we would find some way
But I see some things now in a different light
I went to see her…. I told her all I had to say
I left a soft kiss on her cheek… and then I drove away
So sad to see her … all things written on her face
But I left her roses… and then allowed my heart to finally break
So much water, so much time…..Out of sight is clearly out of mind….
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