Sissy's Song by Alan Jackson

Lately I keep coming across this newly released single on country radio stations by Alan Jackson. And every time, it stops me in my tracks. Now in my book, Alan is one of the best all time lyricists. One has only to listen to the words of "Where Were You?" about Sept. 11, 2001 and it's undeniable that this man can pen a song to touch anyone's heart.

Well "Sissy's Song" touches mine. It feels as though each time I hear it, Alan is singing specifically about my big sister Lorrie who was taken too young at age 40 from breast cancer in 2000. And this song so captures the pain, the anger, the wondering "why?" You can hear it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1eLe52EH8k&feature=related

Here I am with my big sis, Lorrie in 1963

Sissy's Sony

words and music by Alan Jackson

Why did she have to go

So young I just don't know why

Things happen half the time

Without reason without rhyme

Lovely, sweet young woman

Daughter, wife and mother

Makes no sense to me

I just have to believe

She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels

By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees

And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting

And I know she's smiling saying

Don't worry 'bout me

Loved ones she left behind

Just trying to survive

And understand the why

Feeling so lost inside

Anger shot straight at God

Then asking for His love

Empty with disbelief

Just hoping that maybe

She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels

By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees

And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting

And I know she's smiling saying

Don't worry 'bout me

It's hard to say goodbye

Her picture in my mind

They'll always be of times I'll cherish

And I won't cry 'cause

She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels

By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees

And she walks with jesus and her loved ones waiting

And I know she's smiling saying

Don't worry 'bout me

Don't worry 'bout me

Don't worry 'bout me

Judging from YouTube, this song struck a chord with many, as I found quite a few tributes there to loved ones lost.

Here's to you Lorrie; I miss you every single day.

Until we meet again.