DFU SONG: Candle in the Wind (for Terri)

DFU SONG PARODIES | 11-03-03 | Lyrics, Doug from Upland

[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

[doug from upland]

I finally had to write one about Terri.

[MarMema]

Across this great nation people pray -- do not put out her flame

Very nice line!

[calawah98]

Very beautiful, and moving, I know it comes from your heart.
Thanks for doing this

[windchime]

Bump!

[doug from upland]

Sorry. I just played it on my Windows Media Player, and it worked fine.

[Palladin]

Good one, Doug! Very moving.

[sweetliberty]

That was my favorite line too.

[cyn]

For Terri.

[doug from upland]

Pinging the song list.

[cyn]

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.

[cyn]

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.

[doug from upland]

I would be honored if the song was linked to the site.

[ErnBatavia]

Just about your best yet, DFU...

[cyn]

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.

[cyn]

I meant, can this be linked to that nice :o) Terri's ribbon site? I'll link it to active Terri threads myself.