This is the second draft of the song I'm writing for the Coursera Songwriting assignment.

Here at the table, your photo in hand,
Thinking about the future we planned.
Angry and crying, and wondering why
You have left me...
on the other side of goodbye.

I still love you, though you're gone
But it's time, time to move on
Time to dry the tears in my eyes
Time to live, time to say goodbye...

It’s been so long since you went away
your memory lives within me every day
The anger's gone now. The tears have all dried
Feeling better... 
on the other side of goodbye.

I still love you, though you're gone
But it's time, time to move on
Time to dry the tears in my eyes
Time to live, time to say goodbye...

So here I am now, standing alone.
I trace your name on the cold, hard stone.
Praying and hoping you'll understand why
Life’s worth living...
on the other side of goodbye.


On the Other Side of Goodbye (second draft)

A woman looks back on the life she either remembers or perhaps never had.

Only in My Dreams

My mother always loved winter.  On the day of her funeral, the largest fluffiest flakes came tumbling down as we exited the church.

Snowflakes from Heaven

On Memorial Day we remember the people who fought in the wars,
who gave their lives for their country, 'cause freedom was worth fighting for.
The army, the navy, the air force and marines help keep our country free.

On Memorial Day we remember by flying our flag, oh so high,
by going to cemeteries, by watching parades passing by.

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Grancie