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DFU SONG: Candle in the Wind (for Terri)
DFU SONG PARODIES | 11-03-03 | Lyrics, Doug from Upland

Posted on 11/03/2003 10:27:12 PM PST by doug from upland

This is such a tough issue. I would not want to live my life in a vegetative state. Yet, there is video showing Terri responding. She did not leave her wishes in writing, so we must take the word of a husband who may have an agenda. Her parents have cared for her and want to care for her. I've avoided writing a song about Terri, but I guess it was about time. With heavy heart --

CANDLE IN THE WIND

Some say she should die...as if they know what's really best
But Terri's parents fight for her...for that she's really blessed
For years they've stood beside her...now the court says that they must go
It really is a tragedy I hope I never know

Someone answer why, if she responds, that a judge says she must die
He is going to face his Maker who will ask him why
There are angry voices and fingers pointed to place the blame
Across this great nation people pray -- do not put out her flame

We have just one life...given to us by God above
Who knows the progress she might make if we all send her love
Such miracles have happened...starving her would be a mistake
And all the hearts of those most close to her would always ache

Someone answer why, if she responds, that a judge says she must die
He is going to face his Maker who will ask him why
There are angry voices and fingers pointed to place the blame
Across this great nation people pray -- do not put out her flame


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: beautifulmusic; lifeisprecious; schindler; starving; terri; terrischiavo
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1 posted on 11/03/2003 10:27:12 PM PST by doug from upland
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To: Coral Snake
I finally had to write one about Terri.
2 posted on 11/03/2003 10:27:50 PM PST by doug from upland (Why aren't the Clintons living out their remaining years on Alcatraz?)
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To: doug from upland
Across this great nation people pray -- do not put out her flame

Very nice line!

3 posted on 11/03/2003 11:19:22 PM PST by MarMema (KILLING ISN'T MEDICINE)
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To: doug from upland
Very beautiful, and moving, I know it comes from your heart.
Thanks for doing this
4 posted on 11/04/2003 6:06:18 AM PST by calawah98
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To: doug from upland
Bump!
5 posted on 11/04/2003 11:52:12 AM PST by windchime
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To: Uno Animo
Sorry. I just played it on my Windows Media Player, and it worked fine.
8 posted on 11/04/2003 1:58:53 PM PST by doug from upland (Why aren't the Clintons living out their remaining years on Alcatraz?)
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To: doug from upland
Good one, Doug! Very moving.

9 posted on 11/04/2003 2:00:46 PM PST by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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To: MarMema
That was my favorite line too.
10 posted on 11/04/2003 2:09:41 PM PST by sweetliberty ("Having the right to do a thing is not at all the same thing as being right in doing it.")
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To: doug from upland
For Terri.


13 posted on 11/04/2003 4:27:13 PM PST by cyn (http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: dutchess; Looking4Truth; solzhenitsyn; Paul Atreides; rockfish59; StarFan; RobFromGa; whoever; ...
Pinging the song list.
14 posted on 11/04/2003 5:42:51 PM PST by doug from upland (Why aren't the Clintons living out their remaining years on Alcatraz?)
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To: pc93
PING! to above pxrs.

As floriduh voter said, Terri has beautiful eyes. I look forward to meeting Terri when this is all over. She should have been home w/mother YRS ago.
15 posted on 11/04/2003 6:58:52 PM PST by cyn (http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: doug from upland
Hi, Doug. Good to see you here! I'd been off active FR duty, but was reactivated for Terri.

Thanks for another wonderful song -- the tune you chose, and the words you put to it, are perfect.

"Do not put out her flame." -- it is an unbelievable evil.
16 posted on 11/04/2003 7:08:42 PM PST by cyn (http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: cyn
I would be honored if the song was linked to the site.
17 posted on 11/04/2003 7:13:41 PM PST by doug from upland (Why aren't the Clintons living out their remaining years on Alcatraz?)
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To: doug from upland
Just about your best yet, DFU...
18 posted on 11/04/2003 7:16:13 PM PST by ErnBatavia (Santa Ana wind and fire season runs thru late November..we're just beginning)
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To: pc93; doug from upland
Doug has done many wonderful songs over the years -- he has done one of his best here. Can this song be linked and passed on? I'm printing it out to sing myself to sleep tonight.

Thanks again, Doug.

Good night, all. Good night, Terri. May angels seen and unseen continue to guard and protect you through the night. May those in position to do good for you -- do it.
19 posted on 11/04/2003 7:35:30 PM PST by cyn (http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: pc93
I meant, can this be linked to that nice :o) Terri's ribbon site? I'll link it to active Terri threads myself.
20 posted on 11/04/2003 7:45:42 PM PST by cyn (http://www.terrisfight.org)
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