Thursday, November 11, 2010

Telling Me Lies

The song for the day, written by Linda Thompson and sung with an aching poignancy by Linda Ronstadt.


They say a woman's a fool for weeping
A fool to break her own heart
But I can't hold the secret I'm keeping
I'm breaking apart

Can't seem to mind my own business
Whatever I try turns out wrong
I seem like my own false witness
And I can't go on

I cover my ears I close my eyes
Still hear your voice and it's telling me lies
Telling me lies

You told me you needed my company
And I believed in your flattering ways
Told me you needed me forever
Nearly gave you the rest of my days

Should've seen you for what you are
Should never have come back for more
Should've locked up all my silver
Brought the key back to your door

I cover my ears I close my eyes
Still hear your voice and it's telling me lies
Telling me lies

You don't know what a chance is
Until you have to seize one
You don't know what a man is
Until you have to please one
Don't put your life in the hands of a man
With a face for every season
Don't waste your time in the arms of a man
Who's no stranger to treason

I cover my ears I close my eyes
Still hear your voice and it's telling me lies
Telling me lies

I cover my ears I close my eyes
Still hear your voice and it's telling me lies
I cover my ears I close my eyes
Still hear your voice and it's telling me lies


Tonight I'm mourning the death of a long friendship, one I've cherished through many dark times.  However, lies of omission are still lies and the hurt is deep and painful.


I am a good friend, a loving daughter and sister.  I have been priviledged to bring two fine people into this world and have steered them into adulthood. I deserve to be treated with honesty and caring.  I will not settle for almost good enough or allow anyone to make me feel less than the vibrant, beautiful woman I am.


Tomorrow will be a new day.  A good day, filled with love from my two boys, my family and my friends. I'll make beautiful things that people will cherish for many years.  I'll share my art with those who are needing guidance.  It will be a good day, I know it.


Peace

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