A Hand in the Desert Light

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The world was hurting that September, Every heart was holding its breath, We gathered close to read old Lewis, Looking for some light that was left. Then the door swung open late that evening, And the last one in was you. [Chorus] Suzie, you've got a smile as wide as the Mississippi, Flowing warm through every storm I've known, You came in with grace and a heart full of courage, And you've been my river home. Wide as the Mississippi, Love that carries me on. [Verse 2] Hospital bracelet on your wrist still, You'd been sick the whole flight in, But you came in beaming like the bayou, That bright Cajun sunshine grin. Nobody there could look away, And I knew I never would. [Chorus] Suzie, you've got a smile as wide as the Mississippi, Flowing warm through every storm I've known, You came in with grace and a heart full of courage, And you've been my river home. Wide as the Mississippi, Love that carries me on. [Bridge] Some folks wait a lifetime for a sign, Mine was a hand in the desert light, You were brave and you were beautiful, And you're still both tonight. [Verse 3] Out at Littlerock by the water, Joshua trees standing tall and wide, I helped you down from our friend's old pickup, And the whole world came alive. Every year since then I reach for you, And every year you take my hand. [Chorus] Suzie, you've got a smile as wide as the Mississippi, Flowing warm through every storm I've known, You came in with grace and a heart full of courage, And you'll always be my river home. Wide as the Mississippi, Love that's carried me so long. [Outro] Suzie, wide as the Mississippi, I'm still holding your hand.