Diagnosis

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I wrote this at my friend Susanna’s piano on March 1st, 2020. We had no idea then what the pandemic was gonna do.

I wrote it thinking of her brother who has lived with his husband for decades, both of them now well into their 80s, and having lived with HIV since the 80s.

I wrote it thinking, too, of Dreama, who had Hep C and then was cured of it, something she had never dreamed possible.

I wrote it thinking, too, of all the children, the parents, the lovers, the friends who have provided care for their ailing or dying parents, children, lovers or friends.

Tenderness is essential, and this song is the tenderness of the caretaker in sonic form.

lyrics

Let the rain
shine upon your face
Let the tears
refill the laughter

This diagnosis
might be forever
but maybe not
maybe

I'll be your love
every day
I'll be your star
I'll be ya moon

I'll give ya space

when ya need it

I'll be ya blanket
when ya cold.

Oh won't ya let me
see ya broken

Oh, won't you let me
serve ya whole

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released June 1, 2022
released June 1, 2022
music and lyrics, Stephen Coger
produced and arranged by Ginger Doss
mixed by Ginger Doss
mastered by Ginger Doss

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Lover Lover Fayetteville, Arkansas

Born and raised in the Ouchitas, moved to the Ozarks at 18. Been collecting stories and moving in melodies the whole way.

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