posted October 28, 2002 01:13 AM         

Sometimes when you just can't find the words yours-elf to express what you'd like to express at a given moment, a song comes along to help out.

I thought this song had a lot to say. Mainly, it reminds me of what possibly could have been part of Randall's true intention of starting this site - first being, to discuss the things Linda wrote about. Two, to honor her life and three, to get to know others and create a place where like minded and the curious minded could come together and grow emotionally and spiritually in peace with respect and responsibility. The whole song - every word - has a wonderful message, but I put emphasis on some of the words that I thought stood out.
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utopia

we'd gather around all in a room
fasten our belts engage in dialogue
we'd all slow down rest without guilt
not lie without fear disagree sans jugement

we would stay and respond and expand and include
and allow and forgive and enjoy and evolve
and discern and inquire and accept and admit
and divulge and open and reach out and speak up

chorus:
this is utopia this is my utopia
this is my ideal my end in sight
utopia this is my nirvana
my ultimate

we'd open our arms
we'd all jump in
we'd all coast down into safety nets

we would share and listen and support and welcome
be propelled by passion not invest in outcomes
we would breathe and be charmed and amused by difference
be gentle and make room for every emotion

chorus

we'd provide forums
we'd all speak out
we'd all be heard
we'd all feel seen

we'd rise post-obstacles more defined more grateful
we would heal be humbled and be unstoppable
we'd hold close and let go and know when to do which
we'd release and disarm and stand up and feel safe

chorus