Merry Christmas Pedro
Dearest Pedro,
I wrote this song for you at a time – about three years ago or so…I didn’t realize at the time, how much the lyrics would mean to me in years to come. At the time, I wanted to express my love but it seemed that the words themselves were even hard to come by. Love…life can seem like a great mystery, a great riddle…
Music has been such a part of our lives. It has comforted me during the darkest times. You used to love it when I sang this song and played it for you on guitar. Wherever you are, I hope this song helps soothes you and that you feel my love from afar.
Paula
Riddle
I’ve got this riddle
And it’s camped in
My head, in my heart
It’s never sinking
Lighter than air
It keeps us there
High
High above the stratosphere
Though we’re not there
It keeps us there
Like
Like the wings of a plane, defying daresWe drew our names out
Through the stars eyes
They wink above us
Like knowing headlights
Brighter than lovers stares
It keeps us there
High
High above the stratosphere
Though we’re not there
It keeps us there
Like
Like the wings of a plane, defying daresWe’ve got the tall straws
We know it’s love
We ride above the ocean waves
Not down below like stowaway in vain
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October 24, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Paula…
I have just stumbled across this…I do not even know what to say… All I remember is the kindness both of you showed me when I was on my own with Sadie in the apartment below you on St.George….My heart breaks for you, I will think of you and your little ones, as well as Pierre, and say prayers wishing you all some peace and love….
Jules
May 7, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Dear Paula, met and enjoyed Pierre as became the leader for Autosoft Tool Corp. He was so highly regarded as a person and professionally. Have been away but we continue to pray for his well-being and for you and your family. Hard to understand or explain all of us. Thank you so much for sharing your son.
April 23, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Paula, we’ve never met; and Pierre and I haven’t seen each other for many many years, since growing up in Montreal together. I happened to decide to look on Facebook for him and found this and don’t know what to think.
I can’t imagine what you’re feeling but my thoughts and wishes go out to you and your children.
This is a beautiful song and as a musician I completely understand what this must mean at this time for you.
Jason
April 19, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Though I’ve never met you, Paula, I think of you from time to time. My husband worked with Pierre at Pivotal but I only met him once – at a party about a year ago. He had such a wonderful energy about him and I really enjoyed that evening because I got to talk to him.
My kids are close in age to yours and when my hands are full I think about the strength and courage you must have. I just wanted you to know that there are people out there – like me – who think of you and wish the best for you and your family.
January 3, 2010 at 6:43 PM
Paula, thank you for posting this song and relating your memories for us all to share.
As I listened to your beautiful lyrics, it took me back to a special time Pierre and I shared on New Years Eve about 20 years ago. We were at the cottage, on the Rideau and laced up our skates sometime after midnight, skated a while and then the two of us lay on our backs on the frozen lake looking up at the stars and shared memories of another cottage family friend taken from both of us too soon. It was a wonderful moment that the two of us shared, one I will remember forever, and one brought back by your lyrics “through the stars eyes, they wink above us, like knowing headlights…” I have often looked at those same stars in the last few months wondering how they gaze upon Pierre now.
We think of you often and the kids say prayers for Pierre’s return and for your families well being. We wish you continued strength and peace for the new year!
Love always, Warren, Anya, Magnus, & Annika.
December 27, 2009 at 6:54 PM
I listened to this just so fixed on Pierre’s face. That’s exactly the Pierre I know. Always smiling. Mischief there too.
Paula, I don’t think we ever met but I worked with Pierre at Pivotal for quite a while. I’m in one of those pictures from the reunion, and he’s next to me, and I just can’t believe all this. All my light and love goes to him but also to you, through all this, to your babies.
This was just about the prettiest, sweetest song I’ve ever heard.
Thinking of all of you from Nova Scotia. xo
December 27, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Wow, that is so incredibly beautiful P. Thinking of you and Pierre every day. Love you.
Mish
December 26, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Hi Paula – I love this song. I’m happy to know that Pierre is familiar with it too. I hope you and your family are doing well despite the trauma of his absence.
December 24, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Blessings to you Paula and your family. My heart and thoughts are still with you ~ wondering and looking at every face I see. I send you love and peace this holiday season. Your “song” is beautiful~ it brings joy to my soul hearing you sing about your love for Pierre. Take care beautiful woman~