Dreams

I love music. I love music that conveys a story, conjurs a deep feeling or sense of connection.

This song appeared here before, at least once, if not twice. It's part of who I am, what defines me and how I want my life to be lived. I want to not look back and go "I wish I had...". And like the line in the song I have no plans to stand upon the shore.

I'm doing the best I can to move forward. Ironically, while I'm trying to move forward I long for the more peaceful and soulful times of this journey. Right now, they are all in the past. Yet another loss in what should have been an incredibly happy journey for all of us.

You know a dream is like a river
Ever changin' as it flows
And a dreamer's just a vessel
That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shores...and

I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry

Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow
Has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance the tide...yes

There's bound to be rough waters
And I know I'll take some falls
But with the good Lord as my captain
I can make it through them all...yes

I'm not a big country fan, but this song has been with me since I first heard it in the 90's. Its words resonate inside and I believe they always will. No matter what, I'd rather be on those rapids, in the thick of tough times, than watching from the shore, safely.