La Vie En Rose

Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose

When you kiss me heaven sighs
And tho I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose

When you press me to your heart
I’m in a world apart
A world where roses bloom

And when you speak…angels sing from above
Everyday words seem…to turn into love songs

Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
La vie en rose


Try to be alive

Ida Kar ~ William Saroyan, 1960


“Try to learn to breathe deeply – really taste food when you eat – and when you sleep – really sleep.  Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might – and when you laugh – laugh like hell.  And when you get angry – get good and angry.  Try to be alive.  You will be dead soon enough.”  ―William Saroyan