building a home (song lyrics)
for dana and paul on their wedding eve, september 2005
Moments with you abound here
under these trusses, between thick walls of clay
this is where we share time and space
partake in these simple things everyday
Bring home today’s abundance,
improvise meals and nourishment,
share tears and laughter and wonder
here we are content
chorus:
Building a home together
with able hands, with open heart,
building a life, this candid endeavor
to be happy with you
to be here with you
We built this colorful form, with more
coral-like sheen than glossy shine,
it was built with the help of friends,
a modern silhouette against a traditional skyline
These artful rooms glimmer, they’re precious & gentle
but the structure is sound.
Maybe we chose this or this chose us
but either way, this is common ground.
(chorus)
All of our clothing is floating in water,
in soft light, in neat folded piles,
we’re cleansing those things we've too long deferred,
and your novel solutions just make me smile.
We’ll gather our friends together,
friends who work hard & play hard, then rest.
I want this life full of gladness and kindness,
and deep appreciation too.
(chorus)