loss
Archeology of Understanding
In the quiet aftermath, the word "quit" echoes,
A heavy silence in the corridors of memory.
A single word, a door to myriad pathways,
Each avenue intertwining, meandering through the fog.
Clues lie hidden in the shadows cast by our verses,
Fleeting glimpses of understanding,
Yet certainty eludes us, at every turn it seems:
Answers remain just out of reach.
We, the ones left behind, grasp at fragments,
Picking up the pieces, mending the void,
Trying to fill the space they once occupied,
Wrestling with the darkness they left
Is it a black hole we flee from, or one we warp through?
In this spiral of grief and questioning,
The future holds for us its secrets
Only time will reveal if we will find clarity or remain lost.
In these moments, we must carry on,
Walking paths both light and shadowed,
Seeking meaning in the echoes,
Finding strength in the act of continuing.
The pursuit of happiness, a delicate balance,
Not a guarantee but a quest,
In the face of despair, we persevere,
For in the journey, we find our strength.
We'll Rebuild
In the valley where the rivers ran,
Fields of green turned to barren land.
Hurricane Helene swept through like a thief.
Took everything, left nothing but grief.
Generations built these walls.
Now they crumble, now they fall.
We look to the skies, but the rain won't cease.
Where's the help? Where's the peace?
Echoes of laughter in the flooded streets.
Memories linger where the heart still beats.
From the mountains to the plains.
We're bound by the losses, bound by the pain.
The rain keeps pouring, the wind still howls.
But through the darkness, hear the calls.
Neighbors helping neighbors, hand in hand.
We’ll rise up, like only the Appalachia can.
The land may be battered, but our spirits won’t break.
With every lost tree, there’s a new road to make.
Let’s gather the pieces, let’s light up the night.
We’ll show the world how we fight for what’s right.
We the people, we will rise,
From the debris, from the cries,
Together we'll mend what’s torn apart,
With our hands and with our hearts.
The government’s silence, a bitter truth,
Shaming its people, completely aloof!
A generational loss, but we’ll stand tall.
We'll come together, we’ll rebuild it all.
Here’s to the future, with hope in our eyes.
Together we’ll thrive, we’ll reach for the skies.
Through the pain and the sorrow, we’ll find a way.
We the people, we'll rebuild each day.
Dear Chester
Dear Chester,
The first time I heard you left
It put a huge void in my soul
Knowing I'd never hear your words again
Made me break down and lose control
And although you didn't know me
You inspired and you showed me
The side of you that's a part of me
The pain I felt in your melody
But your memory will never fade
You'll be remembered just the same
Hmm, and no one else can take your place
And you should know this world won't be the same
Dear Chester,
I was a kid at your stage
But I have grown so much since then
And I still recall the crowd and the cheers
That amazing experience
And although you didn't know me
You inspired and you showed me
The side of you that's a part of me
The pain I felt in your melody
But your memory will never fade
You'll be remembered just the same
Hmm, and no one else can take your place
And you should know this world won't be the same
And your energy
Resonates with me
Set your spirit free
Set your spirit free
Set your spirit free
Set your spirit free
But your memory will never fade (set your spirit free)
You'll be remembered just the same (set your spirit free)
Hmm, and no one else can take your place (set your spirit free)
You should know that this world won't be the same
Dear Chester,
Dear Chester