pura vida

an experiment in forced family fun

CROWDED TABLE

I was just listening to this song that really represents what I need right now. It goes like this.

You can hold my hand
When you need to let go
I can be your mountain
When you’re feeling valley-low
I can be your streetlight
Showing you the way home
You can hold my hand
When you need to let go

I want a house with a crowded table
And a place by the fire for everyone
Let us take on the world while we’re young and able
And bring us back together when the day is done

If we want a garden
We’re gonna have to sow the seed
Plant a little happiness
Let the roots run deep
If it’s love that we give
Then it’s love that we reap
If we want a garden
We’re gonna have to sow the seed

Yeah I want a house with a crowded table
And a place by the fire for everyone
Let us take on the world while we’re young and able
And bring us back together when the day is done

The door is always open
Your picture’s on my wall
Everyone’s a little broken
And everyone belongs
Yeah, everyone belongs

I want a house with a crowded table
And a place by the fire for everyone
Let us take on the world while we’re young and able
And bring us back together when the day is done
And bring us back together when the day is done

Right now I really miss you guys and school hasn’t started so I haven’t had the chance to make any friends, so I feel lonely. So I really do want a house with a crowded table.

10 responses to “CROWDED TABLE”

  1. mSonya Avatar
    mSonya

    I love a crowded table too. Even if it means I have to (subtly) hoard my favorite dishes before someone(s) else eats it all. Can’t wait to hear about all your adventures. Miss all you guys ❤️ mSonya

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    1. erikvienmai Avatar
      erikvienmai

      miss u too

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  2. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Your family is always at the table in my heart. Wait, why is there a table in my heart?!

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    1. erikvienmai Avatar
      erikvienmai

      There is always happiness in your heart. If eating together at a crowded table makes you happy, then there is a table in your heart

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  3. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    Viên, I also love a crowded table and the lyrics you quoted here are beautiful. I’m excited for you to meet the school friends you haven’t met yet. You are never far from the hearts and minds of those who know and love you.

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    1. erikvienmai Avatar
      erikvienmai

      Wise words. I miss Holden a lot! Tell him I say hi!!!

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      1. Erin Brown Avatar
        Erin Brown

        Holden says hi and miss you too!!!

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  4. Katie B Avatar
    Katie B

    Sometimes lyrics say what we can’t find a way to put into words!

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    1. erikvienmai Avatar
      erikvienmai

      So true

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  5. Ronan Avatar
    Ronan

    we miss you dude, excited to see you tomorrow

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