Thursday, February 3, 2011

~ Dan Fogelberg (8.13.51 - 12.16.07) 1993 River of Souls ~

I take my place along the shore
And I wait for the tide
It seems I've passed this way before
In an earlier time
I hear a voice like mystery
Blowing warm through the night
The silent moon embraces me
And I'm drawn to her light

I follow footprints in the sand
To a circle of stone
Find a fire burning bright
Though I came here alone
And in the play of shadows cast
I can dimly discern
The shapes of all who've gone before
Calling me to return

There are no names
That fit these faces
There are no lines that can define
These ancient spaces
The spirits dance across the ages
And melt into a river of souls

Lo que es de mio ~~ what is mine ~~
Lo que es de dios ~~ what is god's ~~
Lo que es del rio ~~ what is the river's ~~
Melt into a river of souls

I take my place along the shore
And I wait for the tide
It seems I've passed this way before
In an earlier time
To every man the mystery
Sings a different song
He fills his page of history
Dreams his dreams and is gone

There are no names
That fit these faces
There are no lines that can define
These ancient spaces
The spirits dance across the ages
And melt into a river of souls

Lo que es de mio ~~ what is mine ~~
Lo que es de dios ~~ what is god's ~~
Lo que es del rio ~~ what is the river's ~~
Melt into a river of souls

2 comments:

Roberta Rivera said...

Hello! Roberta here... Roberto Griego's daughter... Just wanted to say hello. I know I've only met you a couple of times but I want to say that Mark was an amazing person and he was sooooo good to my dad. I just got his song up on iTunes and was listening to it and it just brought back so many memories of growing up and being with my dad at all events Mark put together. The one I remember most clearly was at the Beach Waterpark! Anyways - I've looked at your site now and again and it always moves me to see your posts and how much you love him and keep him alive via your site. Thank you for sharing this with us. God Bless!!

Mary Ellen Ipiotis 'BrunodeLaRoza' said...

Dear Roberta,
You made me melt to read your heartfelt message. Promoting the music de La Gente was a labor of love on Mark's part, he thrived off of the encouragement he received from those who appreciated his efforts. *It is so amazing how some people's spirit remains alive and well even after so many years physically departed. *Thank you for taking the time to send your sweet note, it warmed-up the night and is like chicken soup for my soul. Sincerely, Mary Ellen "Maria Elena" Ipiotis

PS: Please extend my regards and love to your pops. ♫