Bruce Dalzell, a contemporary folk singer / songwriter from Ohio, wrote this song after reading A Family, Maybe. He came on to perform it during my interview on The Anna Jinja Show, and my jaw hit the floor. I had no idea! I just thought he’d be playing some background music.
Watch the video of “Future” here:
Bruce used the closing sentence of my book “In our kids’ laughter, I heard our future” for the song’s chorus.
I am very much moved by this beautiful song. Thank you, Bruce.
The show aired on several radio stations including WOUB (NPR), (Pacifica Network), STAR 107, and Radio St. Pete 86.7 FM. You can listen to the full episode at https://dub.sh/woub .
“Future” by Bruce Dalzell
You came to me
like a dream in the night
I don’t know how, I don’t know why
I came to you after years and tears
Looked up from my life and you were there
Through the bedroom door so sweet and pure
Little voice in song
I hear the future.
A face like the moon, smile like the sun
Step like a dance we’ve just begun
Without shame, without fear
In a laugh like music
It’s the future I hear
With your first step I said slow down
Running up the stair I said slow down
You just got here, please slow down
All too soon I know you’ll be gone
In this ringing silence life will go on
For a bursting heart
there is no cure
In a quiet house I hear the future.
Lane Igoudin | Author, Professor, Dad 