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| Phyllis Siegel and Connie Kopelov, 2011 Credit and story
Often, when I see a particularly powerful image or series of images I skip over the context and try to make up my own truth about what is going on in the image, or who the people are. I do this in my day to day life, as well – make up little biographies of people I see walking into Target or sitting at their table in Starbucks.
Over the past several years I have seen MANY beautiful photos of gay and lesbian couples – young and old – tearfully saying their vows as marriage equally has slowly conquered state after state. I always cheer a little and sometimes shed tears of joy when I see these heartwarming photos. The ones that really clench me are not the attractive young couples, as happy as I am for them. No, the real tear-jerkers are the couples that have loved each other for decades despite social taboos and hateful prejudices. It is in this frame of mind that I wrote the following poem/song – looking over pictures of blissful couples, finally able to publicly declare their love after so many years. I hope you enjoy – and for those in states that have yet to realize marriage equality, stand strong – your time will come.
Hello Again(2011)Hello again, it's me It's so good to see your face And how I've longed for your embrace I'd hoped we'd meet again So that I could call you friend And leave the pain behind So speak what's on your mind Hello again, it's me I'm so thankful for your call I put your picture on my wall How are the kids today? And did they go outside to play? Can we meet for coffee soon? I'd love to play for you this tune. La-la, la-la La-la, la-la Hello again, it's me Let's reminisce in days of old Now that the nights are growing cold Do you know how I treasure this? They say ignorance is bliss But sometimes I wonder if You know how my heart twists La-la, la-la La-la, la-la Hello again, it's me Thanks for meeting me again I think it's time I confessed my sin Oh, how I've loved you from afar Baby, climb into my car And let's drive away from here Without a glimpse of the rear-view mirror La-la, la-la La-la, la-la Hello again, it's me Let's make our promise here Where every soul we know will hear And bear silent witness to All the love I have for you Or let me kiss you now So your lips don't make a sound La-la, la-la La-la, la-la Hello again, it's me I'm at your bedside today And no doctors taking me away Just close your eyes, my dear Death is nothing you have to fear Just listen to me sigh And never say goodbye La-la, la-la La-la, la-la La-la, la-la La-la, la-la |
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| Lyon and Del Martin, 2008 Credit and Story |
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