You were a Rock, as It has been Written on the Wall!

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As I’m sitting on the chair, looking dumb at the desktop, I can’t think of anything else in my elderly head to leave to myself and you: a look into the younger years and again into old age, a song about loneliness from youth…

And a rock feels no pain
And an island never cries

…into abandonment in the aged.

September, I’ll remember
A love once new has now grown old.

I ever thank you all for your hearty support.🙏🤗💖

35 thoughts on “You were a Rock, as It has been Written on the Wall!”

    • Every line of this song is iconic. But I chose this for “melancholy men” we are! And now, though in my young years, have now experienced at least a taste of heartbreak that leaves me singing in blue with these lyrics. I relate to you, my friend.💙🖖

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      • Isn’t it so, brother? Paul Simon’s unique poetry, combined with his jazz music style and Garfunkel’s voice, created unforgettable masterpieces.🤙🙏🖖

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  9. Wow, Aladdin! This is so poignant and meaningful. Listening to both songs brought me into a space where I acutely felt the loneliness, nostalgia, and acceptance of the cycle of life. With this simple instrumentation and these eloquent words you’ve expressed what I’ve been striving to find words for in my recent blog posts. Over the last few years I’ve been collecting some of my favorite songs into a personal mix that elicits my emotions about my experience of life. I already have “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” and “The Sound of Silence”. Now I’ll add “I Am a Rock” and “April Come She Will.” (Especially perfect for this month, by the way!) On occasions, listening to the songs that speak deeply to me bring me into a numinous space where I re-experience the awe and mystery of life. It makes me feel so grateful. You’ve inspired me with this post. If I do write another blog post I’ll include music. Thank you for being part of my life. I’ve enjoyed traveling with you! ❤️🙏Jeanie

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    • Dear adorable Jeane, I am so thankful for your encouraging words, which surprised me because, honestly, I had never expected I could show my true feelings with this short post at that very moment. But I believe we are both very close souls (or twin souls?).😉
      I appreciate your friendship and am very happy to have you by my side on our trip.
      The idea of writing an article that includes music is fabulous, and I can’t wait to read it.🙏💖🤗🌹🦋🙏

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  12. elainemansfield

    Some of their songs are still in my head, but hearing loss makes my connection to this post fully in memory. I loved reading comments from others and I remember and still feel the loneliness. It’s been acute during months of illness, but I seem to be climbing out of the hole of loneliness and illness (with gratitude to my son Anthony who has helped me find the inner part that refuses to give up.

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    • I might repeat your own words: don’t give up! I am so sorry for your hearing loss, though; as you said, you can hear them in your memories. Of course, you are far away from this example, but I remember Helen Keller how she found the inner sound. Thank you, my dear Elaine, for dropping by. 💖🥰🤗🙏

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  13. elainemansfield

    Evelyn Glennie is a deaf world class Scottish percussionist and I was brought up by a mother who loved Helen Keller. Music has vibration! I’m fortunate I had hearing most of my life.
    When I read about what’s happening in Iran, I can only imagine how painful it is for you. My heart is with you, Aladin.

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