This Old Heart (Something Memorable)

A simple Folk song. Nothing fancy, just a song from the heart. It's been a year since my mother died and this is a song I wrote as I was visiting with her. A lyric inspired by the conversations we had at that time, who she was and who she would want to be. While searching for a picture for the song I find that the Mandarin character for listening is a combination of eyes, ears and heart... well there you go. You think you are original but you're just re-discovering what is already known. THIS OLD HEART. These old eyes has seen so far, By constant sun, by flickering stars. They've seen the kindness of strangers and the carelessness of friends they've watched the children grow Seen hard times begin and end. And they keep looking out for love for the next smile to begin. They've learnt to see the beauty where a glance might just see sin. These old ears have listened long, In tuneless cities, harmonious homes. They've heard the joy when friends meet and their sadness in goodbye Heard the weeping at the graveside the gasps at bady's cry And they'll keep listening out for love for the laughter and the pain. They've learnt to gentle listen till there's strength to try again. This old heart, has loved so strong. Though sometimes broken it's kept its warmth. It's loved through thick and thin Through the smiles and tears. This old heart has stayed open. This old heart has shown no fear. And it keeps making room for love, gives it unconditionally. This old heart will not judge you for it knows the faults in me. And I keep looking out for love I'll keep listening for its name. My heart may be old but there's still time to love again. For age is not a burden but a marvel revelled in. Where the colours of my memories fill the days I now live in. And I wouldn't trade what I know now for a new chance to be young. for what I've seen and heard and loved just hints at the wonders yet to come. (Thanks to Prav for support in choosing a title.)