Hurt

Maybe it's only fanciful thinking on my part, but whenever I see or hear Johnny Cash, I think of my Poppy.  He was a Man among men and a man for the people.  All his life was dedicated to fighting for those who needed a fighter in their corner and Johnny's music is the same.  It's music for people on the outs and this song is one of the most achingly beautiful.  It hurts, but in the sweetest way. It makes me think of good-byes and the wrapping up of long lives.  I never really got to say good-bye to my Poppy.  I was only 9.  I didn't think heroes could die back then when I was a child.  22 years later, I'm still saying my good-byes to him and I can't wait for the day when I can say hello again instead.