Keep Me In Your Heart
Before Warren Zevon’s 2003 album “The Wind” he was diagnosed with Mesothelioma.
This was only after Zevon, who had a phobia about doctors, was told by his dentist that he needed see a physician.
When Zevon was writing the songs for” The Wind” he knew he was dying.
He accepted his fate and even appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” as the only guest shortly before his death.
He was only 56.
One of the great songs from that album and one of my favorites by anyone is “Keep Me In Your Heart“.
As our family prepares for the passing of our loved one it seems very appropriate and poignant.
Shadows are falling and I’m running out of breath
Keep me in your heart for a while
If I leave you it doesn’t mean I love you any less
Keep me in your heart for a while
When you get up in the morning and you see that crazy sun
Keep me in your heart for a while
There’s a train leaving nightly called when all is said and done
Keep me in your heart for a while
Sha-la la-la-la la-la-li li-lo
Keep me in your heart for a while
Sha-la la-la-la la-la-li li-lo
Keep me in your heart for a while
Sometimes when you’re doing simple things around the house
Maybe you’ll think of me and smile
You know I’m tied to you like the buttons on your blouse
Keep me in your heart for a while
Hold me in your thoughts, take me to your dreams
Touch me as I fall into view
When the winter comes keep the fires lit
And I will be right next to you
Engine driver’s headed north to Pleasant Stream
Keep me in your heart for a while
These wheels keep turning but they’re running out of steam
Keep me in your heart for a while
Sha-la la-la-la la-la-li li-lo
Keep me in your heart for a while
Sha-la la-la-la la-la-li li-lo
Keep me in your heart for a while
Keep me in your heart for a while
Rob,
The pain of death if so much to bear…the memories, the smiles, the funny things the person now gone has said in simple innocence that you now wish you could hear one more time. We have both been surrounded by it more so than many others. Losing a son, a father and a nephew, and you a father, and now a sister and friend. I know your pain, you and Glenda, and I know how even years later, a memory will come to you both and you will either smile with a warm feeling or cry your eyes out from the pain of her absence, but either way, it is her way of remaining in your heart …forever.
Love,
Laura