With all i am

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Touching Shoulders

There's a comforting thought at the close of the day
When I'm weary and lonely and sad;
That sort of grips hold of this poor old heart
And bids it be merry and glad.
It gets in my being, and drives out the blues

And finally thrills through and through,
It's just a sweet memory, that chants this refrain,
"I'm glad I touched shoulders with you."

Did you know you were brave?
Did you know you were strong?
Did you know there was one leaning hard?
Did you know that I waited, and listened and prayed?
And was cheered by your simplest word.
Did you know that I longed for the smile on your face?
For the sound of your voice ringing true,
Did you know I grew stronger and better because
"I had merely touched shoulders with you ".

I'm glad that I live, that I battle and strive,
For a place that I know I must fill;
I'm thankful for sorrows, I'll meet with a grin
What fortune may bring, good or ill;
I may not have wealth, I may not be great
But I know I will always be true,
For I have in my life, that courage you gave,
When once, "I touched shoulders with you!"

Lawrence Holtzberry

4:55 PM

Friday, July 25, 2008

And it ends...As our final note echoed through the hall, our bewildered faces, the sweaty conductor, and our clogged instruments left the stage. our delight only minimal as we were ignorant about our performance on the stage. sad faces, regrets and some close to tears, the lighter hearted consoled the others. 'it was the hall' they said, it was our best,or was it?

Just moments later with growing happiness from them, the crowd gritted their teeth as the verdict was announced.

It's over. all of it. it was like a dream, with some fragments , nightmares. those pain,sweat tears anger.. bundled with love in every bit.How cold it might have been for you, the warmth was always where you haven't looked in. it's a love/hate kind of thing. it's complicated, but to put it simply, it was the best dream i've ever had.

Thank you Acjc concert band, for giving me so much.

1:46 AM

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Today is our remembrance day.

As we unpack, catch up with loved ones , upload pictures and rest, our legacy continues.
the legacy that never ends.

Thank you for the best company one could ask for.The Music that only we could have made , the laughter we shared, the tears of joy we shed, the love we all had. As our hearts, our hopes, our aims are one. we got more than that. This trip was priceless, it was more than those long endless bus journeys, it was more than getting Gold and 93% , it was more than that sight seeing, it was more than eating after sleeping and sleeping after eating, it was more than touching snow and seeing the swiss alps. it was about friendship.

To ACJC Concert Band-My family, My friends,My superiors , My mentors & to all those who made it possible <3

4:33 PM