Aunja's Tune

Aunja's Tune

by Bud Lemire on Dec 29, 2005

I remember the little girl who wouldn't listen to me

I had to twist your arm, so that you'd understand and see

Never meaning to hurt you

Just trying to get through

Never been a Father before, but I tried my best

You were the one, to put me through every test

But something happened between the little girl and her new Father

I took the time to know her soul inside, where others didn't bother

And as I did, I found there to be so much there

A special bond and friendship, only we could share

Climbing up the hill behind the house, to meet her after school

Getting caught in the blackberry bush, I felt like a fool

Putting so much butter on her potatoes so she'd eat

So many memories for me, that are hard to beat

Kate & Ashley, The Saddle Club, and Lizzie McGuire

These were some of the shows you always admired

Singing the Beatle's Help, touched me more than I could say

I couldn't say exactly how, so I just looked away

She kept so much inside, but there was so much there

When she was comfortable, with me is who she'd share

I drove her to school, when my work was done

Her words and presence, warmed me like the sun

She said someday I'd be a famous poet

I believed her, for her words seemed to know it

She stores so much knowledge and questions in her head

Words and thoughts, but never being said

And the final hug she gave me, before I went out the door

I had so much to say to her, but silence took the floor

The moment found me in a shock

With no key to my voice box

Just like all the missing stuff found in Aunja's room

I wanted to honor a special girl, so I wrote her this tune

Aunja, thank you so much for your influence in my life.

I hope that all your dreams come true,

and that life takes you very far on a journey of the mind and soul.