With yesterdya's new of the passing of Carl Dean, the beloved husband of Dolly Parton, I would like to share a re-imaging of the song he inspired.
Carl Dean was a man of quiet strength and unwavering support. As the beloved husband of Dolly Parton, he stood by her side through decades of triumphs and challenges. His love and dedication were a testament to the power of a steadfast partnership. Though he preferred a life away from the spotlight, his influence and presence were deeply felt by those who knew him. Carl's legacy will live on in the hearts of many, a reminder of the enduring power of love and commitment.
Shadows
(to the tune of Jolene by Dolly Parton)
Shadows, shadows, shadows, shadows I'm begging you, please don't come for me Shadows, shadows, shadows, shadows Please don't take me, though it's meant to be
Your darkness is beyond compare With endless night and endless cold Your stillness waits for everyone Your patience never will grow old
You come for all eventually No matter how we fight or flee Shadows
You whisper softly in the night When I'm alone with all my fears You're patient as the decades pass But always drawing ever near And I cannot escape your grasp No matter how I persevere Shadows
You could take me any time you choose To claim what you believe is yours My family would be left behind With only memories and doors That close on all I've left undone The dreams I've chased forevermore Shadows
Shadows, shadows, shadows, shadows I'm begging you, please don't come for me Shadows, shadows, shadows, shadows Please don't take me, though it's meant to be Shadows...