patchwork
G.I. Joe Lyrics

They unfolded your lives one by one
The stories of your lives were shared and revealed one after another.

They laid out your patchwork under the sun
Your unique lives were depicted as pieces of a colorful quilt, laid out for all to see and admire.

And people gathered from miles around
News of your inspiring lives brought many from far and wide to witness the display of your patchwork quilt.

To witness your quilt spread on the ground
To see the visual representation of your stories spread out before them.

And then they called out your name
Each individual was honored and acknowledged by name during the display.

Oh, yes they called out your name
Each person was deserving of recognition and remembrance.

Oh, and you will live forever
The impact of your lives will remain present and influential for generations to come.

You know that I'll be loving you
Your stories have touched my heart and will be remembered with great love.

Just like a patchwork quilt
Your diverse experiences have been woven together into something beautiful and meaningful.

Well, there were men and women, mothers and fathers
People of all genders and family roles were represented in the patchwork quilt of lives.

Sisters and brothers, daughters and sons
Familial relationships were an important part of the stories shared.

And children and babies, and lovers and friends
Close personal connections and bonds were also highlighted in the patchwork of lives.

They all lay before me sewn into one
The variety of individual lives have been pieced together into a collective representation of the community.

Your lives had meaning and your lives had joy
The lives on display were characterized by significance and happiness.

You touched so many people, many more than you will know
The impact of each person's life extended far beyond what they may have realized.

And you wrapped yourselves around me as I walked along these rows
The quilt of lives was emotionally touching and enveloping, affecting those who viewed it.

You're letting me feel your beautiful souls
The stories of these individuals allow us to sense their boundless spirit and goodness.

I feel the warmth of your lives
There is a comforting vitality emanating from the collective patchwork of lives.

My heart spills over, flowing with tears
The emotions stirred by the display are too much to contain, causing tears to flow.

I cry for your suffering and for your shortened years
Awareness of the struggles and tragedies faced by these individuals brings me to tears.

And I'll take you with me as I walk away
The memories and remembrance of these lives will stay with those who witnessed the display.

Remembering you who have died with AIDS
The stories shared were those of individuals who had passed away from AIDS-related illnesses.

Yes, I remember your names
The individuals on display are deserving of remembrance and acknowledging their names is a sign of respect.

Oh, and you will live forever
The legacy and impact of these individuals will continue to have influence long after their passing.

You know that I'll be loving you
The love and respect for these individuals will remain strong.

Just like a patchwork quilt
Their stories and experiences have been pieced together into something beautiful and meaningful.