Another song for Sean. Please click here to listen: Lament for Sean O’Brien 3
Lament for Sean O’Brien
I’ve written one more song about you
I hope that you’ll think it’s OK
I know that we’ve still got a lot to fulfil
And you help us in every way
It’s much better to live having known you
Than if you had never been here
It was brighter by far when we could see your star
But your spirit still shines bright and clear
I went for a walk by the river
And I started to think of the past
All of the fun and the things that we’ve done
And how we thought they would last
You had a liking for deep conversation
You would argue long into the night
You’d a passion for what you believed in
And you always were sure you were right
We forgive you your venial transgressions
There were never bad feelings you hid
We still tell our stories about you
And we love you like we always did
There will never be anyone like you
Your style was entirely your own
You could light up a room by just whistling a tune
You could soften a heart made of stone
I don’t know what more I can tell you
These words might just fall by the way
My thoughts turn to you every minute or two
And I miss you more than I can say
It’s a song that I never will finish
Before I pass over as well
It’s an ache in the place where once your face
Cast its irresistible spell
It’s love that will join us together
Although fate has torn us apart
Whatever new strife may unfold in my life
You’ll still have this place in my heart
You’ve had it from the very start
The road to God knows where ... Brendan O'Brien 
Brendano
You have summoned up the deepest of emotion to write this for your son. It speaks volumes to me. It is quite wonderful.
Hi Shermeen. Thank you very much … I’m glad it has affected you. It’s kind of you to say so.
Hello Brendano. Deep words of constant ache expressed with raw simplicity. And yet the lament is also a song of love and beauty. It has affected me greatly. As ever, I send you all my love.
Thank you, Cymbeline … you’re very kind. I wasn’t sure about this song; I think it needs some work. But the feeling is certainly real.
The photo is very much of Sean as I remember him.
Hello Brendano … it’s a rare gift to be able to translate the heart’s language into words.
I am much moved by your lament ; my love and best wishes to you all x
Marya
Thank you so much, Marya. Our best wishes go to you.
Thank you, Brendano … your good wishes are very much appreciated.
Marya
Dear Marya
You too do this very well, translate heart’s language into words.
Yes, Shermeen … Marya is brilliant at it.
And thank you so much also, Brendan, I’m rather at a loss to say anything else ..
Marya x
Hello Shermeen … You’re most kind; thank you very much for such a compliment.
This is a beautiful song Bob. Very gentle and peaceful. An end of night song – I can imagine Christy singing it.
Thanks, AP. Perhaps Christy will sing one or two of them yet! I can imagine it too … he’d do a great job.