To "My Lovely" Wife...
[Intro piano instrumental]
[Verse 1]
There are no words that I can say
To tell you how I feel today
[Chorus]
But... Thank you for loving me
...Thank you for loving me!
[Verse 2]
When our eyes first met, was then I knew
You were for me and I was for you
[Chorus]
I... Thank you for loving me
...Thank you for loving me!
[Verse 3]
We've had our trials, but we made it through
You loving me and me loving you...
[Chorus]
So... Thank you for loving me
...Thank you for loving me!
[Bridge Emotional Shift]
Through the years and through the days
I can count the many ways
You made me feel the joy of life
I’m so grateful that you are my wife
[Chorus Climactic]
And... Thank you for loving me
Thank you so much
The warmth of your heart, the warmth of your touch
Have carried me through the trying times
When life was uncertain, things did not rhyme
[verse 4]
As seasons change and time moves on
Our love remains, forever strong
So here and now, with all I am
thank you "my Lovely", for holding my hand!
[Chorus]
Oh... Thank you for loving me
...Thank you for loving me!
[verse 5]
I’ve learned from you what love can be
A steady flame, our destiny
No words could ever quite convey
The love I feel for you each day
[Outro]
Thank you for loving me. -- Jill!
This instrumental called Whispers of Forever is a placeholder for The Wedding Song that will be released September 20, 2025.
From the novel Oh, Nantucket. September Rain reflects Danny's feelings after the summer of 1942.
Piano Intro
[Verse]
In the warmth we met on summer shores
Whispered secrets beneath the starry skies
Footprints fading on sands and moors
A foreshadowing of our loves demise
[Verse 2]
Bon fired nights were ours
Gentle breezes sang our song
Now the sky is full of showers
Rain hides the places we belong
[Chorus]
September rain falls from above
Washing away the warmth of love
Memories locked in drops explain
Heartbreak hidden in September rain
[Bridge]
Laughter echoed in the summer breeze
Now it’s silenced by a heavy mist
Every droplet’s a painful tease
Of sweet moments that are missed
[Verse 3]
Cold rain trickles down my face
Disguising tears that won't abate
Summer love once embrace'd'
Vanished by an act of fate
[Chorus]
September rain falls from above
Washing away the warmth of love
Memories locked in drops explain
Heartbreak hidden in September rain
[piano Outro]
This song tells the story of how a person's perspective about the joy of Christmas changes with each stage of life.
Intro
(Gentle piano chords and bells playing a soft melody.)
[Verse 1]
Christmas means so many things, as life unfolds its pages,
The feeling grows, the meaning shifts, across the many stages.
As a child, it’s toys and cheer, bright mornings filled with wonder,
Dolls and skates and bikes to ride, while outside it's snowed under.
[Verse 2]
In our teens, the focus changes to gifts that spark delight,
Music, clothes, and secret dreams beneath the tree at night.
Then we grew up, and so did Christmas, love became the treasure,
Sharing moments, giving thanks, became the lasting pleasure.
[Bridge]
Then in twilight years, we pause to see life’s winding ways,
Reflecting on our faith and love, through countless Christmas days.
Grandkids laugh and question “why,” their wonder warms the heart,
A time for joy, for family ties, where magic plays its part.
[Interlude]
Merry Christmas, joy to you,
Faith and love the whole year through.
Merry Christmas, warm and bright,
Peace on earth this holy night.
(Repeat once with slight variation)
[Verse 3]
Through every stage, one truth remains: love lights the holiday,
A season filled with peace and hope that never fades away.
Faith and family, friends we hold, these gifts will always stay,
Yes, the meaning of Christmas fills each passing day.
[Outro]
Merry Christmas, joy to you,
Faith and love the whole year through.
(Repeat to fade with Christmas bells and choir singing)
A nostalgic song of love and rememberence.
2025's Christmas Card to be released Dec. 15, 2025
Song is based on an old Cape Verdean saying,
"laugh today, cry tomorrow".
[Verse 1]
A timeless view of love and sorrow...
One never knows what'll happen tomorrow
Winning highs and striking lows
No one knows which winds will blow
They say, Laugh today, cry tomorrow
Hope is somethin' we can only borrow
[Verse 2]
The joy we know can quickly fade
Thwarting all the plans we've made
Life can also turn around
Making changes so profound
A sunny sky, a sudden rain
A whispered joy, a shouted pain
[Chorus]
Live life today and worry not
Give it all the give you've got
The winds may shift, the tides may turn
But hearts will heal, with lessons learned
So dance beneath the changing skies
Embrace each moment 'fore it flies
Dee-ah dee sah-bee, make that the day
Let joy not sorrow light the way
[Verse 3]
The morning sun, the evening shade
The memories of mistakes we've made
But every fall, a chance to rise
A thousand dreams behind our eyes
Hold to love, release the pain
Through loss, there's something gained
[Chorus]
Live life today and worry not
Give it all the give you've got
The winds may shift, the tides may turn
But hearts will heal, with lessons learned
So dance beneath the changing skies
Embrace each moment 'fore it flies
Dee-ah dee sah-bee, make that the day
Let joy not sorrow light the way
[Bridge]
Though shadows stretch, and tears may fall
There’s beauty in the rise and fall
A fragile thread, yet strong and true
It’s life, and it belongs to you
[Chorus]
Live life today and worry not
Give it all the give you've got
The winds may shift, the tides may turn
But hearts will heal, with lessons learned
So dance beneath the changing skies
Embrace each moment 'fore it flies
Dee-ah dee sah-bee, make that the day
Let joy not sorrow light the way
This is Sally's Song. From the novel of the same name, written and recorded by Sally's sister-in-law, Hannah Bigelow, seen pictured here.
In shadows deep, where secrets swell,
Your story rises, a tale to tell.
Like the tide, it ebbs and flows
Thoughts are lost, where? no one knows.
Oh, Sally, in your eyes, storms have danced,
Against the surging tides, you've pranced.
From the bridge, to waters deep,
Into the arms of those who keep.
Beneath the surface, where darkness hides,
Your soul fights on, where hope resides.
Misunderstood by the world outside,
Your will stands strong… not denied.
Oh, Sally, with every fall, you've risen,
With every call, you've listened.
From the depths, your mind is drawn,
A renewed light, a strength reborn.
Through the pain, a lesson learned,
In every loss, a victory earned.
Society's gaze, you bravely faced,
In your quest, a truth embraced.
Now, beyond your mind's encase,
You feel at peace in your grace.
Life's music, now yours to lead,
With your melody, a spirit freed.
So, here's to Sally, and your song,
A transit long, a spirit strong.
May your story, filled with pride,
Inspire other souls, to brave the ride.
Original Lyrics by Peter M. Browne--Music generated using Audacity/Suno