Cherry Blossoms; Cliff Overlooking the Ocean; Graceful Snowfall; and Shooting Stars

  Omar Akram – “Free as a Bird”

Above is a song that I have been listening to a lot recently.  When I listen to it, I think of life, especially all that I have gone through, the ups and downs, happiness and sadness. 

I think of all my loved ones and all that they have done for me.

I see my loved ones who passed away and I get another chance to tell them how much I care for them and all that I am doing now.

I entered the world of politics about fourteen years ago as a young man ready to fight the world, upset at the cruelty of humanity for all the suffering inflicted on so many people.  Now, I can look back and see that even in this cruel world, we can find joy.  I encourage many of you who are suffering, to keep trying, and to at least believe there is hope for joy.  I hope you can feel my positive energy.

When I listen to this song, I close my eyes and I can picture a couple dancing together under the cherry blossom trees as the flowers fall gently down with a cool light wind;

on a cliff overlooking the ocean with a soft mist as the sun slowly sets;

under a graceful snow fall, lightly falling from the heavens as if they too were dancing with the beautiful music;

and under a black night with stars sparkling, and a few stars streaking across the night’s sky here and there. 

True love surpasses everything, even when it is goodbye forever.