While going about my job while listening
to Talk Show Host, Ian Punnett, read the poem he had written
relating to the death of his father…
my eyes were drawn to a spectacular view of the sky…
and my heart was touched…
and I wrote:
As I stepped outside this morning...
I was overwhelmed by the sky being lit up in a vibrant red
while you read your poem about “stepping into the light...”
and then the clouds became iridescent pearl white in their glow...
and as you finished reading your poem...
I noticed the clouds had covered the sky in gray...
but they said softly, we are good too.
And the light still shines...
through us...
and through you.
Thanks for your poem, Ian.
Ian’s song – read on the air – August 23, 2007
'Step into the Light'
--a country song written by Ian Punnett
You said you were happy in the background
You never minded the sideline
For every basket, run and touchdown
You just loved to see me shine
But my playing days are long over
Except for playing the guitar
As I'm sitting here on your covers
I am "me" cause of who "you" are
(bridge)
Is it dark there where you're sleepin'?
The nurse says I'd might as well just go
But your heart is more than this thing beepin'
And I wanted you to know......
The nurse says I'd might as well just go
But your heart is more than this thing beepin'
And I wanted you to know......
(chorus)
It's time to step into the light, Dad
You fought the good fight, Dad
Time to embrace your victory
Just step into the light, Dad
I promise I'll do right, Dad
Please don't stay here just for me
Step into the light, Dad
It's not good-bye, just "Night, Dad"
Your workday's at its end
So step into the light, Dad
Let your angel wings take flight, Dad
We will always be best friends....
(second verse)
You said you were happy in the shadows
I'd see you standing in the wing
Give a proud elbow to some strange fellow
Just before I'd start to sing
And I know you said, "Don't bother"
You said, "Son, just act your age!"
When I'd ask the crowd, "Who else loves their father?"
Because you wouldn't come on stage
I'd see you standing in the wing
Give a proud elbow to some strange fellow
Just before I'd start to sing
And I know you said, "Don't bother"
You said, "Son, just act your age!"
When I'd ask the crowd, "Who else loves their father?"
Because you wouldn't come on stage
(bridge)
It is dark there where you're sleepin'?
The nurse says you're not feeling any pain
But life is more than this thing beepin'
So, I'll sing it once again....
The nurse says you're not feeling any pain
But life is more than this thing beepin'
So, I'll sing it once again....
(chorus)
It's time to step into the light, Dad
You fought the good fight, Dad
Time to embrace your victory
Just step into the light, Dad
I promise I'll do right, Dad
Please don't stay here just for me
Step into the light, Dad
It's not good-bye, just "Night, Dad"
Your workday's at it's end
So step into the light, Dad
Let your angel wings take flight, Dad
We will always be best friends......
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