Never You Mind
This song came to me at about 3am, shortly after my sister took her life. I honestly felt she was singing it to me.
I'd never heard it before. It was lovely, and I had to grab my phone and sing what I was hearing. lest I forget this beautiful lullaby that I believe came straight from Heaven.
Scott Pines are known for their duration through adverse conditions. They also help the vegetation around them, through all of their struggles.
Like those beautiful trees that flourish in a part of the world she held dear, she helps us to flourish even though her own pains took her away from us physically.
I believe her spirit lives on. I feel her love. I feel her heart telling me to ignore the voices of doubt, fear, anger and hate.
I hear her telling me to sing, always and to disregard anyone suggesting I should hush the feelings that pour from my heart.
Feelings of loss, of pain, of love and of gratitude for having the best, most amazing sister.A sister who would want me to soldier on and spread awarnesss and love everywhere I go.
From the mountains of Mourne
Her faith was born
With more shades of green
Than a heart’s ever seen
North County Claire
Picture her there
Twelve Pins abound
Water glass ground
So lay all your weary down
At the feet of this silent town
And if hearts should seem unkind
Never you mind
Never you mind
Bring what you have to bring
Lift up your voice and sing
To whispers of “hush-a-bye”
Never you mind
Never you mind
The roots of the pines
Are strong and they’re kind
Like she they will tend
And brokenness mend
Reach towards the sky
Sun shining high
Nightly long fires
And angels in choirs
So lay all your weary down
At the feet of this silent town
And if hearts should seem unkind
Never you mind
Never you mind
Bring what you have to bring
Lift up your voice and sing
To whispers of “hush-a-bye”
Never you mind
Never you mind