Rows and floes of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
Looked at clouds that way
But now they only block the sun
They rain and they snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way
I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way that you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way
But now it's just another show
And you leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away
I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's love's illusions that I recall
I really don't know love
I really don't know love at all
Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say, "I love you, " right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way
Oh, but now old friends, they're acting strange
And they shake their heads and they tell me that I've changed
Well, something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day
I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all
It's life's illusions that I recall
I really don't know life
I really don't know life at all
Both Sides Now
by Joni Mitchell
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Sending a hug
Sending lots of them.
— Emma
Remember The Good Times
You and I know both sides of love. They will still make you cry but the tears will be good tears. A few nights ago my grand-daughter played my first wife's favourite song and made me cry. Memories don't disappear. Nor should they. My arms are giving you a hug.
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Hi Andrea Lena,
Please don't be offended, but since you didn't say who this was, I assume that it might be ewe, she said, sheepishly. "And now old friends are acting strange..." makes me think it might be you as you transitioned?
Hugs,
Miriam
Thanks
I keep forgetting that some folks did not know. This is Mrs. D., my late wife. She passed away in 2019. She was aware of Andrea and was supportive of my presence here.
On a much lighter note, we had a stuffed toy Lamb that had recorded sayings when squeezed. One of the cute ones was "Ewe can count on me!"
Love, Andrea Lena
Bahhh Ram Ewe!!
I don't really know what to say
about all these regular human things
I have no experience with but that's just adorable!!
Seems like you have a good perspective on love and loss.
Some people leave a mark on this world while others leave a stain
~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Thanks for sharing
For me it was 2021 when my wife died. I think of her every day. The memories are sad, but also sweet. I wouldn't give them up for the world.
I remember that song from when it first came out. I think I have the LP stashed in my collection.
I love Joni's singing and guitar playing. And now I can almost sing along with her!
Gillian is my pen name, but Joni is my real name.
All the best!
Gillian Cairns
Pardon my intrusion, Andrea
Pardon my intrusion, Andrea Lena. She has a lovely smile.
Hugs,
Miriam