This is a song that I wrote prior to my oldest sister passing away from cancer. I didn't write it about her, or anyone in particular.... but the sentiment was the way I had always seen her relationship with her husband. So, I dedicated it to her memory.

The Rhythm of Your Heart

(copyright 2002 all rights reserved)

Come and lay beside me, my darling

Let my fingers touch you in the dark

I promise I won't hurt you

I just want to hold you

And feel the rhythm of your heart

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Sometimes these days seem like such a struggle

I wonder if I'll ever make it through.

But I'll gladly take the chance

For the joy of the dance

To the rhythm of the heart inside of you.

For your heart beats with the rhythm of a life time.

Giving me the strength to carry on

When the words are out of time

And the music doesn't rhyme

Oh, the rhythm of your heart will be my song.

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So come and lay beside me, my darling

Let my fingers touch you in the dark

I promise I won't hurt you

I just want to hold you

And feel the rhythm of your heart.

//

Now when I see these children that you gave me

Each one so different, through and through

But the ribbon that binds

Through the rivers of time

Is the rhythm of the heart inside of you.

So won't you let me be the one to hold you?

Let my arms protect you in the night.

And through the laughter and the tears

As these moments turn to years

Oh, the rhythm of your heart will be my light.

Through the laughter and the tears

As these moments turn to years

Oh the rhythm of your heart will be my light.