Rescue Me (because I love Sarah Bettens tunes)
I think the most significant and poignant lines in this song to me are:
“It’s because I know that you won’t say no that I’m asking…”
(Sarah Bettens, song Rescue Me, Album Shine, © Copyright-Cocoon Records (700261228952) Record Label: Cocoon Records)
I can not express how much that touches me. When I brainstormed all the words that connected in my mind with that line, I came up with : Safe. Vulnerable. Risk. Trust. Love. Tenderness. Compassion. Faith. Fear. Hope. Wonder. Connection. Family. I’m sure there are more. I just was so overwhelmed with that line.
There are precious few folks I could say that about, and I have to admit that open ended love like that is the only thing that makes it possible for me to ask to be rescued. I will run until I absolutely drop on my own even out of sheer stubbornness before I will ask for help if I don’t already know that “It’s because I know that you won’t say no”. After all who wants their moment of weakness capitalized on or exploited.
I don’t want love that is an inconvience. I don’t want an “I Owe You” kind of love. I don’t want an “If you would just” or “if only this” kind of love. I want a love that will offer before it’s needed and move to help as soon as need arises or if they see the need before me just takes care of it. I have actually seen a human love that works that way. I know it is possible.
That line matters to me.
So in response if I’m asked… yes, I will. Hug.
Powerful song, that. ZZ played it over and over and over again. We all send hugs your way.