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Planting Trees

by Gadè

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Scared you can’t find the words to say
Creeping slowly, your light began to fade
All through town we knew your name
We downsized, moved on… it’ll never be the same

You’ve been decent, upstanding
Didn’t crash through life, you planned it
Put family first
Carefully watched your purse

But little by little you’re damaged
And finding it harder to manage
Keep calm while you prepare
But we scream it’s not fair

First came tremors from the fall
Hours for an ambulance
We were appalled that this kind heart, so warm and patient
Would end up in a triage situation

Calling solicitors, dire consultations
Heavy is the head thinking expiration
Payment plans for your cremation
Can’t bring yourself to sign those forms

Who could blame you, never asked for this
Often feels like life has a knife to twist
Be remiss to treat you as a bank account
But housing, having kids, I don’t have the clout

In the 1800’s we’d all be at home
Shanty or the poorhouse, not left alone
Now isolation is a leading cause
Degrading mental status of who we adore

Spent your life, planting trees that we’re destined to grieve under
Picking fruits that you’ll never taste
As we crawl on our hands and knees, in the beginning and near the end
When you falter we’ll hold you

Just let us hold you
For the gifts and garden that you grew
Nothing more precious than a hand-me-down
Spent your life, planting trees that we’re destined to grieve under
Just let us hold you

Giant all my life, now shrinks away
Unjust reward for all the dues you paid
Have to squeeze the best days that remain
Talk more so memory doesn’t fade

Not knowing is torture
Itemised what life has brought you
Written out your will
Dry throat for this bitter pill

Little by little you vanish
Frustrated by our language
Once poetic in your flair
Holding on and living scared

Buzzing in my pocket could be the call
Sorry you misdialled, but it’s not your fault
Teach you voice-to-text, but tech can’t resolve
Confusion over keys, neighbours got involved

Keeping an eye and taking care
Once an undercurrent is now laid bare
So quietly you suffered, didn’t shout or swear
I was white as your hair to hear their voice on your phone

Injured walking home, they gave you exercises
Back on your feet after months inside
Got your weekly shopping to ease the crisis
Anxious and defeated, it’s not surprising

That you, the strong heart that raised us up
Now struggling a little to lift a cup
Should be on the back foot to say the least
How much will you suffer before the release?

Spent your life, planting trees that we’re destined to grieve under
Picking fruits that you’ll never taste
As we crawl on our hands and knees, in the beginning and near the end
When you falter we’ll hold you

Just let us hold you
For the gifts and garden that you grew
Nothing more precious than a hand-me-down
Spent your life, planting trees that we’re destined to grieve under
Just let us hold you

Spent your life, planting trees that we’re destined to grieve under
Picking fruits that you’ll never taste
As we crawl on our hands and knees, in the beginning and near the end
When you falter we’ll hold you

Just let us hold you
For the gifts and garden that you grew
Nothing more precious than a hand-me-down
Spent your life, planting trees that we’re destined to grieve under
Just let us hold you

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released October 20, 2023
Music and visuals by Brett Uren.
Lyrics by Brett Uren.

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Gadè Aylesbury, UK

Shimmering riffs and towering beats, born of the artist's British and St Lucian heritage. Proudly DIY recorded using Garageband for Smartphone.

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