Sweet Dreems!

in #thealliance5 years ago

Lullabies from the past

We all know that scents can trigger memories. Walk past a bakery and maybe you're transported to those favorite cupcakes that you ate as a child. Simmering chicken noodle soup on the stove can evoke Grandma's kitchen- snuggled together at the table, cooling the broth with pursed lips, toes barely touching the floor.

Those little visions are so tangible at times, I feel like I can reach out and touch their faces, brush my fingers through hair, feel the warmth of their embrace.



Just a few days ago, @enginewitty was dog tired. We had just picked up @crescendoofpeace from the airport and stress, lack of sleep, excess of excitement, and random worries had robbed him from rest. I offered to drive so that he could lean back in the passenger chair. On the way back from the airport - before the songs became silly, (Cori... you know what I mean hahaha) I asked him if he needed a lullabye. He said yes, I sang a verse & a chorus - and then promptly forgot the rest of the words!

Since that car ride, I've been singing the first verse of this song over and over, and I finally decided it was time to look up the lyrics. As soon as I saw them, I smiled. Memories from years ago rushed back. I know exactly what sweet, distant memory this will always take me to. Aren't you glad that eternal youth can be preserved inside the warm, safe home inside our minds?



I think.... this will sound best with earbuds/headphones. Usually does.



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Cover of original song "Godspeed" written by Dixie Chicks

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what a wonderful lullaby!
that voice can put me into a place of bliss!

I'm glad you liked it :) I know the feeling - some voices can put me to sleep before I can even remember feeling sleepy hehehehe

Lovely, @dreemsteem. You do have a lovely voice. ,-)

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Thank you @crescendoofpeace! now you finally get to hear the whole song hehehehe

I still want to hear a recording of your wicked one! hehehehe

One day soon, I promise.

Though, as I said, there are probably dozens of them altogether. ;-)

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Sounds like you had a great ride together. One thing I loved about the weekend is that we all were able to connect in smaller groups or one to one 👍

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I so agree!!

can't wait to meet again ❤️

we did!!! i loved all those more intimate moments with smaller groups! and i got LOTS with my @mariannewest ;)

😄 ❤️ We will keep that up one way or another. I was just telling Mike that with your family making a move, we might have to get more creative 👍

OMGosh this is beautiful, just beautiful!!!

Thank you @snook! :) i wish i remembered all the words in the car! hehehehe maybe i would have put him to sleep! LOL

but better late than never! :)

Oh you do have a beautiful voice!
( "Sweet dreams" are linked to Marilyn Manson in my head, unfortunately :/ )

Sweet dreams can be Marilyn Manson.

but sweet drEEms belong to me ;)

haha no one can take that from you ;)