Moments Stolen

In 2020, the Covid pandemic began and we all experienced this reality in different ways. The idea that certain things were not getting finished due to the pandemic was the genesis of this story. We had to stay present and connected to negotiate feelings of loss for part of our lives. Over time, the loss was a loved one for many people.

While editing the lyrics, I took this song into a songwriting workshop with Mary Gauthier. Her brutally honest input allowed me to say what I needed to say.

• Moments Stolen

  Danger ahead sheltered in place
  Had to go out covered face
  Maintained six feet of space
  Pandemic - paused the human race
  

  CHORUS
  Lives lost in their prime
  Living kicked on down the line
  Body and soul changed for a lifetime
  Moments stolen our precious time
  
  Not doing so well, you say
  Oh no.. on my way
  Beeps, red lights, one day they say
  Moments Stolen this is not okay
  
  Loss was a total surprise
  Could not see the end nearby
  No chance to say goodbye
  Moments stolen from those about to die
  

  CHORUS
  
  Bridge
  Time stolen away
  About it - we had nothing to say
  What we do have is today
  
  Where to go from here
  More love, less fear
  Moments stolen, so many tears
  Memories are forever, hearts so near
  
  Chorus