tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873907697852576466.post1986680089440093138..comments2011-12-23T00:36:39.530-08:00Comments on Living A New Normal. Life After Loss, Finding A New Normal.: Day 23Cassie Beserrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745331736997140393noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873907697852576466.post-26497462899889479322010-11-25T22:29:10.335-08:002010-11-25T22:29:10.335-08:00Cassie,
I did not realize that Sophia's mid...Cassie, <br /><br />I did not realize that Sophia's middle name is Rene. That's Geneva's middle name. I was suppose to use Frances because my grandmother's name is Irene Frances, my mother's name is Mary Frances and my name is Joan Frances. (As is my way, I cause yet another family stir by not using it but "to thy own self be true", I always say.) <br /><br />At the time, I was stuck on Geneva and I did not like the sound of Geneva Frances. Also, I had a very bad feeling about naming Geneva so directly after my Mom who I always had such mixed feelings about, most of which years later were still very angry. So I did what in my mind was the next best thing. I named her after a song that always reminded me of my mom ever since I was in the fifth grade. "Don't walk away Renee." by the Left Banke. Only I dropped the last e on Rene.<br /><br />The song lyrics have haunted me since 1966. Looking back now it I can understand why I was so drawn to such a sad song. <br /><br />And when I see the sign that points one way<br />The lot we used to pass by every day<br />CHORUS 1:<br />Just walk away, Renee<br />You won't see me follow you back home<br />The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same<br />You're not to blame<br />From deep inside the tears that I'm forced to cry<br />From deep inside the pain that I chose to hide<br />CHORUS 2:<br />Just walk away, Renee<br />You won't see me follow you back home<br />Now, as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes,<br />For me, it cries<br />FLUTE SOLO<br />CHORUS 2<br />Your name and mine inside a heart upon a wall<br />Still finds a way to haunt me though they're so small<br />CHORUS 1<br /><br />I love it that Sophia and Geneva share their middle name. I hope you don't mind me sharing this with you.<br /><br />Love, <br /><br />Aunt JoanJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01370352262671062749noreply@blogger.com