There are so many events in life that trigger emotions that take us to the core of our beings. I loved my mother who recently died very much and have been going through the process of grieving. Yesterday, and then again this morning I was touched by life experiences that other’s have regarding their relations with their loved ones. I was touched this morning by a song by John Lennon that described his relationship with his son Shaun. It made me remember so much the relationship that my mother had with me and I feel that I have with my children and my parents and family.
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) by John Lennon
Close your eyes
Have no fear
The monster’s gone
He’s on the run and your daddy’s here
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way
It’s getting better and better
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Out on the ocean sailing away
I can hardly wait
To see you come of age
But I guess we’ll both just have to be patient
‘Cause it’s a long way to go
A hard row to hoe
Yes it’s a long way to go
But in the meantime
Before you cross the street
Take my hand
Life is what happens to you
While you’re busy making other plans
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way
It’s getting better and better
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy (x3)
Darling, darling, darling
Darling Sean
This song has always touched my heart being the father of my 5 children, but this also touched me regarding my mother as she was such a kind and gracious woman who would do anything for children. She was a true saint, her faults and her great characteristics included.