BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS
- Vernalee
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
By Vernalee Some days, we need a pick me up song. Magically, listening to my favorite singer, the late great Aretha Franklin takes me higher! Nobody can touch my soul in song and pick me up better than the Queen. As I listened to the best-selling song ever for Columbia Records originally recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in 1969, my heart was excitedly jumping, and my soul was emotionally filled with Aretha’s rendition. You see, she and I were on first name basis for years though we have never physically met or exchanged pleasantries. When she walked this earth, seeing her in concert worked wonders for me. Watching her videos now and her documentary, "Amazing Grace" brings me great joy. Everyone who knows me knows that the Queen of Soul is my favorite singer. Her extraordinary voice and talented fingers gliding across those ebony and ivory piano keys have always been relaxing and soothing for me. Sometimes we have to be lifted up. Sometimes in addition to prayer, we have to hear the voice of others; melodies that will transport us! Songs have always been life’s rhythm put to words accompanied by music. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” though not a gospel song in the true sense was written to provide comfort. That it has done for me today! It is my heartfelt desire to be a bridge to those who need me; those that I can help. That is how God intended it; that is what I want to do! Some days, others may be that needed bridge for me when I need comfort! Nothing beats receiving help and giving help! We all need a helping hand or to give a helping hand ...from time to time.
Interesting, in 1969 when Paul Simon wrote "Bridge Over Troubled Water", the "troubled water" referred to life trials, grief, fear, and chaos. The "bridge laying down" symbolized total sacrfiifce, letting someone walk over you to stay safe. There is so much meaning to the words, so listen closely and reflect.
Blessings!
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