Recently a beloved friend died after a stalwart battle with cancer. Rita had smiles and a glow for many, she was a teacher and practitioner of Buddhism. As I walked past my guitar the next morning, it called to me, and Falling Star is the result. Fortunately, her family allowed me to sing and play it at the funeral, and I agreed to post it here. I hope it brings you some peace and serenity as it did me.
FALLING STAR For Rita
Falling Star, You flash across our sky
Quelling questions why You make your light
Falling Star, As your light winks out
We have no doubt It strikes another flame
Shiva Ya Nama, Shiva Ya Nama
Twinkle, twinkle, falling star, We don’t wonder where you are
There’s a hole in the sky beyond time, Where falling stars let their little lights shine
Falling Star, There was no crash and burn
You left instead lessons In love to learn
Falling Star, Your memory is never gone
At the speed of love It travels on
Jai Sat Chit Anand, Jain Sat Chit Anand
(Truth is the Consciousness of Bliss)
By Deborah Wilbrink 5/12/2013
Deborah Wilbrink
