A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

September 10, 2015

Written by Marykate O’Malley, mother of three wonderful children, Gladwyne, PA

From the World Trade Center, arched across the New York skyline one day before the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a perfect double rainbow. Rainbows are signs of hope, of healing, of love and peace.

Lest we forget. Remembering the fallen and their families. And today let’s remember the fallen by being hope, and healing, love and peace to others – starting with our families and taking that out into the world.

And because Rainbow Connection is one of my most favorite songs. Ever. And yes, it’s my ring tone. I share with you the lyrics, because, well, they say it all.

Rainbow Connection

Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what’s on the other side
Rainbows are visions
But only illusions
And rainbows have nothing to hide

So we’ve been told
And some choose to believe it
I know they’re wrong, wait and see
Some day we’ll find it
The rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers, and me

Who said that every wish
Would be heard and answered
When wished on the morning star
Somebody thought of that
And someone believed it
And look what it’s done so far

What’s so amazing
That keeps us stargazing
And what do we think we might see
Someday we’ll find it
The rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers, and me

All of us under its spell, we know that it’s probably magic

Have you been half asleep?
And have you heard voices?
I’ve heard them calling my name
Is this the sweet sound
That called the young sailors?
The voice might be one in the same

I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it
It’s something that I’m supposed to be
Someday we’ll find it
The rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me.