The Best of times

Okay, this is one song that I can relate to and Mike Portnoy as well.

This song is a dedication to Portnoy's dad who passed away after a battle with cancer. He relives their best moments together through this song. I relate to the part where he shares some special moments with his dad and the battle too. I've got a cancer hero here too, with whom every moment shared is special in its own sweet way. :)

Love the best of times. Period.

Shattered

..in a good way of course. :)

I'm referring to the 'Shattered Fortress'. Man, does the song start blow me away or what?! Beautiful. 'This dying soul' has been amongst my favourites and to see a piece of it forming part of the song start in BCSL was nothing short of offering a candy bar to a child. Waaay to go DT! \m/


The twelve step AA which Mike concludes with this song, is indeed a lesson for all to learn from. For more info, please read DT's biography. Will give a lot of insight into the AA journey of Mike's.

As for you five guys, rock on! :)

Soothie

So I wither and render myself helpless
I give in and everything is clear
I breakdown and let the story guide me.

Wow.. wow.. simply WOW. Whoever thought that BCSL would lure me with this master piece. And moreso, something that has focussed on a writer's block. :) Not being a regular blogger.. there have been times when I've wanted to break free from the shackles that bind. And what better way than to let the words flow?!

I've always felt that frustration has a nice way of bringing forth the right words to ease things out. Puts things into perspective in a very sensible way. So for people who experience the writer's block, it should be a lesson.. to let feelings flow and not to block them at all. Once the flows stops..you'll wonder how you could actually write all of that. And yes, truly the best thing would be is to let it out, chaff and grain alike. :)