Thought for the Day: Getting the news last night that the 2nd suspect had been captured was such a relief. Although the recovery will take time, the world sighed a sigh of relief. I will be going to Boston to help out again on Monday & feel good that I will be able to use my expertise as a psychologist to relieve some of the traumatic impact. For today, I chose some songs that will uplift our souls as the world processes what has transpired. The songs & videos speak for themselves.
One More Day by Diamond Rio is a song that always reminds us of cherishing every day we have with others & cherishing our memories of those we have lost.
Sweet Caroline at Yankee Stadium last week is a touching tribute from the Red Sox arch rival. It makes it clear that we are one nation, not just a Red Sox Nation!
The National Anthem at Bruins Game 1st home game
following Marathon bombings. This was another show of courage & determination of the American people in the face of the challenges last week. Those of you following the blog should know that one of the people singing proudly is related to Katy, the little girl who recently had a heart transplant.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Here's a tribute for Boston I wrote:
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By Robert Lynn Burns (BMI)
The line was crossed on Boylston Street
Fear and Fury stalk the ground.
But out beyond the darkness,
Still many patriots around.
For New York has no city limits,
And they’re right behind you in St. Paul,
Reach for a hand in Cincinnati,
No one’s going to let you fall.
Hold the line, Boston, hold the line.
My blood is yours and yours is mine,
Straight from the heart of freedom
And “The Sons of Liberty”.
Hold the line, Forever Boston, hold the line.
Voices silenced down in Watertown
Are singing out in Santa Fe
Wishes lost in the destruction
Come to be in Tampa Bay.
For every sunrise in Miami,
Another “Tis of Thee” comes true.
Three hundred million count a blessing,
That single lantern raised by you.
Hold the line,
Raise the lantern,
Forever Boston.
Forever Boston, hold the line.
My blood is yours and yours is mine,
Straight from the heart of freedom
And “The Sons of Liberty”.
Hold the line, Forever Boston, hold the line.
Thanks Boston!
Thank you Robert for posting this any melody yet? Send it to me if you do set it to music. Barbara
DeleteForever Boston
ReplyDeleteBy Robert Lynn Burns (BMI)
The line was crossed on Boylston Street
Fear and Fury stalk the ground.
But out beyond the darkness,
Still many patriots around.
For New York has no city limits,
And they’re right behind you in St. Paul,
Reach for a hand in Cincinnati,
No one’s going to let you fall.
Hold the line, Boston, hold the line.
My blood is yours and yours is mine,
Straight from the heart of freedom
And “The Sons of Liberty”.
Hold the line, Forever Boston, hold the line.
Voices silenced down in Watertown
Are singing out in Santa Fe
Wishes lost in the destruction
Come to be in Tampa Bay.
And every sunrise in Miami,
Another “Tis of Thee” comes true.
While Three hundred million count a blessing,
That single lantern raised by you.
Hold the line,
Raise the lantern,
Forever Boston.
Forever Boston, hold the line.
My blood is yours and yours is mine,
Straight from the heart of freedom
And “The Sons of Liberty”.
Hold the line, Forever Boston, hold the line.
Forever Boston
ReplyDeleteBy Robert Lynn Burns (BMI)
The line was crossed on Boylston Street
Fear and Fury stalk the ground.
But out beyond the darkness,
Still many patriots around.
For New York has no city limits,
And they’re right behind you in St. Paul,
Reach for a hand in Cincinnati,
No one’s going to let you fall.
Hold the line, Boston, hold the line.
My blood is yours and yours is mine,
Straight from the heart of freedom
And “The Sons of Liberty”.
Hold the line, Forever Boston, hold the line.
Voices silenced down in Watertown
Are singing out in Santa Fe
Wishes lost in the destruction
Come to be in Tampa Bay.
And every sunrise in Miami,
Another “Tis of Thee” comes true.
While Three hundred million count a blessing,
That single lantern raised by you.
Hold the line,
Raise the lantern,
Forever Boston.
Forever Boston, hold the line.
My blood is yours and yours is mine,
Straight from the heart of freedom
And “The Sons of Liberty”.
Hold the line, Forever Boston, hold the line.