Red was the Color

This is a live performance from Gregory Alan Isakov from awhile ago and I never have found it recorded anywhere but the YouTube video I pulled it from. It's just one of those songs that resonated with me. It's one of those gems that you can hear at a concert and it never makes it to a professional recording studio, keeping it a little known piece of musical wonderment. Enjoy

Dear Friend,

I remember our goodbye, when you didn't let go of me, when you started to cry. I cried too. You didn't see it, I didn't want you to, but I did. I never said those words. But it's OK, I'm OK.

Our friends keep whispering to each other, as though I don't already know. I think it's funny that everyone that knew us always thought we were more. At first, I was hurt you didn't tell me yourself. But now I understand.

I still remember a conversation we had years ago. We were debating the merits of God and religion and you said,"I think the Beatles got it right. All you need is love." I think you were right. I'm glad you found it. I'm glad you finally found more.

Kind of Beautiful

Dear 2010,

There are so many things left unsaid, unfinished, undone. Where did the time go?

You taught me how to finally let go. Let go of the past and let go in the moment. Trouble is, I can't seem to keep anything anymore. It's just easier to let go. Maybe this year I'll try and keep something. Just one thing.

Here's to keeping at least one thing in 2011