I Have A Dream

After dinner at home with my dad and mom, we were listening to dad's ABBA CD and we got to talking about a lot of things.  Each song we listened to gave us specific memories of people, places and events; from the time of long ago until the most recent ones.  It has always been a treat for us, their children, to listen to their stories.  Tonight it was just me and and my mom, and I contributed some of the memories I had of the stories being told.  When the song "I Had A Dream" started playing, my dad excitedly asked me to turn the volume up.  I knew for the longest time that this was his most favorite song from the group.  He had other favorites but this one topped his list.  When the song ended, he asked me to play it again.  I forgot now what we talked about while the song was being played the first time.  But what is now stuck in my head was my mom's odd (I thought it was odd the first time she said it) request.  She told me that I should sing this song for dad.  I was confused at first because I didn't know of any upcoming get-together where I could see myself singing for my dad.  Thus,  I asked her when she wanted me to do it.  Then, as I looked at her and saw her eyes, I finally understood what she meant and I nearly burst out into tears.  I can't say it now but maybe someday I will tell you everything.  But as for now, let me share to you my dad's favorite ABBA song.  

that one day

just give me one day
a day when i can pour my heart out,
singing the blues that replaced the redness of my heart
a day when i can just burst out in tears.
like a river running down my cheeks
a day when i can be weak.
losing the battle previously won
a day when i can lean on others,
getting comfort from wherever i can
give me that one day
then I will be strong
like a mountain
pushing against the wind
someone you can depend on
through highs and lows
through thick and thin
just give me that one day
then i will be the one .......


the one to give you 
all the DAYS that you need




Katy L. 02/05/2012