You Are My Sunshine | Native Born

I walk through sunshine and warmth the majority of my days.

But light does not exist without dark. Shadow creeps into everyone’s life. Funny how no matter how many times a shadow shows up in my sunny day, I’m always surprised by it. I will never get used to the shadows.

This stubborn refusal to become accustomed to shadow can be squarely blamed upon you.

You wrap me in the warmth of your serenity. You believe in me when I forget. You will not let my honest heart or my compassionate soul go unnoticed. You ensure that even in the chill of the shadow, I know the truth about myself. You are my friends, the shadow chasers.

This Sunday afternoon, a friend braved the highway to have lunch with me. And while we sipped summer drinks in the surprising chill of a Florida winter, she reminded me that people know the truth of who I am. She metaphorically held my hand and her strong heart whispered this truth to me, even as you endure the chill of this shadow, you are a sun-walker.

And, miraculously, the shadow was gone.

For Courtney.

Should I have gone with Another Saturday Night? For some reason, I can’t find a recent version of that one. Ha ha.

P.S. If you’re reading this on Facebook, visit www.Native-Born.com to view the video.

Posted by Faiqa on January 3, 2010 11:35 pm • I Love You, Too. Now What Did You Want? • 16 comments

16 Comments »

Courtney Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 7:01 am

I’ve never felt so humble…..

I’m not sure that I’m deserving of this but it made my entire day to read it.

Thank you Faiqa

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Faiqa Reply:
January 4th, 2010 at 10:10 am
@Courtney, Of course, you’re deserving. The best thing about yesterday was that you didn’t make a big production of the fact that you came over… the very fact that it was not a big deal to you made it a big deal to me.

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Robin Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 8:28 am

This is the definition of true friendship.

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Faiqa Reply:
January 4th, 2010 at 10:11 am
@Robin, It is. Everyone deserves to be treated that way.

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delmer Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 8:59 am

If saying “the bomb” in your last post didn’t get the attention of Homeland Security, maybe posting videos of folks on the no-fly list might (assuming Cat is still on the no-fly).

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Faiqa Reply:
January 4th, 2010 at 10:11 am
@delmer, Hahahaha — damn that Cat Stevens and his peace-lovin’ rock and roll jihad.

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Miss Britt Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 9:13 am

As much as it sucks to be shocked by the shadows every. damn. time. – I am so, so glad you are a sun-walker.

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Faiqa Reply:
January 4th, 2010 at 10:12 am
@Miss Britt, Me, too.

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SciFi Dad Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 9:36 am

That is a good friend. I’m sorry you were struggling with shadows.

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Faiqa Reply:
January 4th, 2010 at 10:12 am
@SciFi Dad, Thanks, I’m over it, though. So, you know, I’ll be commenting on those blog posts a bit more often.

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Sybil Law Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 10:51 am

You are so awesome. I am glad someone came to cheer you on.
xoxoxo

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LeSombre Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 11:39 am

Here’s a fun tidbit about that video: I’m playing the bass. You can see me at 0:58.

And of course, what an awesome post. As usual. You rule.

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Finn Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 11:48 am

Better to be surprised by the shadows than to live in them.

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hello haha narf Reply:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
@Finn,
A FUCKING MEN

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Elizabeth Kaylene Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 3:05 pm

I’m so glad that you have a such a great friend. And she’s right, “sun-walker” perfectly describes you.

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Slyde Said,

January 4, 2010 @ 9:55 pm

you’re writing about me again, arent you?

stop it already… its embarrassing..

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