For Being Born

**This was originally posted on a community site but since this content is mine, I'm reposting on this blog. This is dedicated to all my May PSHIC co-celebrants (Dita, Maize and Junwoo), kindred spirits I've met over the last few months (the whole PSHIC family), and everyone dear to me.

A melody is in my head for this song but since I lack musical talent I am not too proud to share it. I hope the words will suffice for now.

This song is reminiscent of the scene in YAB when Minam said a birthday prayer for Tae Kyung. In those frozen seconds of their life, I wondered what was on their mind. This is what I read from their eyes. **

For Being Born

April 22, 2010

© Dorothy Advincula

(Female) Stanza I

It’s one of those days

When I’m just amazed

At the thought of you

In my life, in my heart

Wondering how Heaven knew

That you will be exactly who I’ll need

At these moments,

Moments of grief and laughter

Doubt and certainty

Refrain: (Female Solo)

I will have many chances to thank you

For everything and anything

But at this time

When there are no words

Nothing to express

This overflowing gratitude

I’m left to simply thank you… for being born.

Chorus: (Female Solo)

For with you were born a million other chances

To be in my life

To light my way

To make me feel

To wipe my tears

All these, to me, from you

For being born

(Male) Stanza II

Your presence is a blessing

This much is true

Destiny knew when it made you

That you’ll be the one

To help conquer my fears

And show me good

That you’ll open my eyes

And allow me to see clearly

Refrain, Chorus (Male Solo)

Chorus (Together)

Coda

(F) So when your day is gray and lonely

(M) Or you feel you exist for nothing

(Together)

Please remember

That someone, somewhere

Is amazed at the gift of you

Endlessly thanking Fate

For you… For being born.