Well said Mr. Chaffer

I connect with this song very well at the moment.

Life here is good, times of despair mixed with great joy. The exposure to new ideas and people from all over the world can be overwhelming for an Okie like myself, but it good to remind myself to just keep moving, keep writing, keep thinking and take it in as fully as possible.



Learning How to Rest
by Don Chaffer

I came around the corner
Of the outer edge of town
You were standin’ in the center
There were people gathered all around
I’d never get through this crowd
You know my heart went kind of numb
But You smiled when You saw me
And You beckoned me to come

So I struggled through the pressing mass
I had a thousand things to say
But I was sure Your ears were flooded
There was just too much in the way

CHORUS
But then You said to me
Come away by yourself to a lonely place for a while
Well, I’m sure you’re tired
You know, I cannot even see your smile
There’s just too many people here
Why don’t you come and be with me
Then you took my hand
And we headed out for the sea

I got here late this morning
You’ve been gone since the other day
They took You to the tomb
But I guess we all go there someday
I came out here to get away
To get some time to think
Nothing’s making sense right now
I feel like I’m on the brink

Then on the distant shore
I hear one strong voice say
That side is yielding nothing
Cast your net the other way

BRIDGE
You know things get hard and the world’s not stopping for me
But I know now what to do and I know where I need to be