how quickly will your joy pass.

When your heirloom’s wilted brown
When the devil’s pushing down
When your mourning has a sound
And you hesitate to laugh
How quickly will your joy pass
How quickly will your joy pass

And when you walk inside I feel the door
I’ll never let it push your arms no more
And when your legs give out just lie right down
And I will kiss you till your breath is found
And when you walk inside I feel the door
I’ll never let it push your arms no more

So do you think I came to fight?
And do I always think I’m right?
Oh no I never meant to be a pest to anyone this time
Oh no I only meant to be a friend to everyone this time

~Heirloom, Sufjan Stephens
All Delighted People EP
....................................................

this is my FAVORITE song right now. on repeat always. especially in my mind! the lyrics are so powerful, incredibly honest and a good reminder to all of us...to not let our joy pass. i've been thinking about this very thing as of late.

go to this link to hear this INCREDIBLE album:
http://sufjanstevens.bandcamp.com/album/all-delighted-people-ep