So my dad kept watch that night and we had our moment. As I lied there, unmoving but with eyes open and much aware of things, he took out a piece of paper where something was written and then he began to sing acapella…
When you’re weary, feeling small When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all, I’m on your side
Oh when times get rough
And friends just can’t be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you're down and out, when you're on the street,
When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you.
I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes,
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water,
I will lay me down,
Like a bridge over troubled water,
I will lay me down.
Sail on silver girl, sail on by,
Your time has come to shine,
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine, oh, if you need a friend,
I'm sailing right behind,
Like a bridge over troubled water,
I will ease your mind,
Like a bridge over troubled water,
I will ease your mind.
…near the end of the song, his voice cracked and his tears fell and met mine. I felt so guilty, I didn’t want mom and dad to be so sad, so hurt, so burdened (yes, children do blame themselves a lot for everything that happens in the family) . I wanted to comfort him, to say it will be all right but I couldn’t say a word and I was only eight.
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When I die, I want this song played as they lay me to rest.
