my mother, aunts and more
They’re standing all around the bed
It’s time for me to go
Won’t you help me to the door?
Please don’t worry darlings
I’ve seen it in a dream
and even though I have no map
I’ll find it just the same
My mother’s voice will lead me on
To where I have to go
I’m not afraid, so take my hand
And bless me, for I know
I’m goin’ to a place called “Beautiful”
They’re waiting for me there
It’s time for me to put it down
This earthly burden that I bear
Leaving you behind, my loves,
I leave the best of friends
Don’t fear for me, I’m not afraid
When it’s your turn I’ll be there too
I am not lost
My spirit lives
I’ll find you once again
© 1990 Donna Hébert, all rights reserved. Recorded 2004 with Denis Fréchette at his Québec studio, released in 2009 on “In Full Bloom.”