https://media0.giphy.com/media/3GFlwDbX6bebS/giphy.gif#23-grid1 *I choose the gif above because it will forever remind me of a special memory with my beloved Grandmother when she awoke me at midnight on a high school night when I was a young teen, and we watched the biggest meteor shower/falling star event where we counted over a couple hundred falling stars. Moments like these I hold dear to my heart and I present to your a song about cherishing the moments we create and experience in the Here & Now with our loved ones before our time or their time is called upon to pass...* **Headphones are recommended, press play, scroll down, read the lyrics and enjoy the accompanying gifs.** *Taking you back 6 years ago to a song I wrote, showcasing my songwriting/ghostwriting craft. The song was inspired by a poem written by my friend Chelsea, and the melodies and lyrics I created were made strictly for a songstress to perform and they were brought to life by my talented friend Nnenna Obioma* **If you have difficulty playing the soundcloud player provided above, here is the direct link to the [Here & Now](https://soundcloud.com/verbald/here-now-feat-nnenna-beat), which will redirect you to the website soundcloud.** Full Song Lyrics and Due Credits provided below. ___ Song's Due Credits ___ **Beat Produced** by *Verbal D* ___ **Song Mixed & Mastered** by *Edgar Miranda* ___ **Chorus Written & Created** by *Verbal D* ___ **Chorus Performed** by *Nnenna Obioma* ___ **Verses 1 & 3 Written & Created** by *Verbal D* ___ **Verses 1, & 3 Performed** by *Nnenna Obioma* ___ **Verse 2 Writtern, Created & Performed** by *Verbal D* ___ **Bridge Written & Created** by *Verbal D* ___ **Bridge Performed** by *Nnenna Obioma* ___ **Full Song Lyrics** ___ *Verbal D* **Verse 1:** *Nnenna* **Chorus:** Here and now is what matters most 'Cause when it’s gone, it’s lost forever So I will love you, and keep you close Though I’m happy, there’s no need to boast *Nnenna* **Verse 1:** You’ve always been here helping me grow You lift me up when I fall down You’ve always taught me to be strong To carry on my way And I stand Grateful... *Nnenna* **Chorus:** Here and now is what matters most 'Cause when it’s gone, it’s lost forever So I will love you, and keep you close Though I’m happy, there’s no need to boast *Verbal D* **Verse 2:** I’m living in the here and now There’s not much time for fearing doubts My negativity is clearing out So listen real good as you hear me out Life sometimes we can’t prolong So find a place where you belong Gotta stay strong, right over wrongs Slowing it down, but still moving along Got to take the moment now *Cause if we don’t we’re going south Grab somebody that you love And show them what I’m speaking of Do it before your time is up Love ‘em before their time is up Be grateful that you have a life Be thankful that you did wake up! *Nnenna* **Chorus:** Here and now is what matters most 'Cause when it’s gone, it’s lost forever So I will love you, and keep you close Though I’m happy, there’s no need to boast *Nnenna* **Singing Verse 3:** Appreciation wasn't there I didn't know how to show it, no But you shared with me your heart Showed me how to give back And I’m gratified by your love... *Nnenna* **Bridge:** Yes, I’m thankful Oh, I’m grateful For getting through this world of strife For this chance to do things right Yes, I’m thankful Oh, I’m grateful For knowing you, and for this life For this chance to do things right _ Not gonna take this for granted (not this time) Not gonna take this for granted (not this time)(x2) *Nnenna* **Chorus:** Here and now is what matters most 'Cause when it’s gone, it’s lost forever So I will love you, and keep you close Though I’m happy, there’s no need to boast Song Lyrics Copyrighted by Verbal D ___ https://media3.giphy.com/media/SlJeYOMzy65qg/giphy.gif#108-grid1 https://media1.giphy.com/media/ACA0cicaOzCUg/giphy.gif#79-grid1 https://media2.giphy.com/media/rqrOLeIRXUx8Y/giphy.gif#71-grid1 https://media0.giphy.com/media/wUhkuDjUFZO5q/giphy.gif#40-grid1 https://media1.giphy.com/media/3erS8cJEen5ew/giphy.gif#32-grid1 https://media1.giphy.com/media/bBPcqqjnsyflu/giphy.gif#17-grid1 ___ **If you missed my other previous Melodious Music Memoirs, including Open Mic Contest Wk Entries, Please click on the provided links below:** [Melodious Music Memoirs # 1: Change The World](https://steemit.com/music/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-1-change-the-world) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 2: Impact](https://steemit.com/music/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-2-impact) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 3: My Mother](https://steemit.com/music/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-3-my-mother) [THE STEEMIT SONG](https://steemit.com/sirwinchester/@sirwinchester/the-steemit-song-original-music-by-verbal-d) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 4: Statements](https://steemit.com/music/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-4-statements) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 5: Love, Passion, Passion, Love](https://steemit.com/music/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-5-love-passion-passion-love) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 6: Nothing But Bliss - Open Mic Night Contest Wk 2 Entry](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-6-open-mic-contest) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 7: The Bitcoin Song - Open Mic Night Contest Wk 3 Entry](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-7-the-bitcoin-song-open-mic-night-wk-3) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 8: Vacay - Open Mic Night Contest Wk 4 Entry](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-8-vacay-open-mic-night-contest-wk-4-entry) [Open Mic Night Wk 5 Entry: Grim Is Out Stretching Death Fields](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-5-grim-is-out-stretching-death-fields) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 9: When Darkness Falls](https://steemit.com/music/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-9-when-darkness-falls) [Open Mic Night Wk 6 Entry: Amnesia](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-6-entry-amnesia-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 7 Entry: Last Day](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-7-entry-last-day-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 8 Entry: Spaceman Jones](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-8-entry-spaceman-jones-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 9 Entry: Somehow](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-9-entry-somehow-original-song) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 10: Structural Adaptation Acoustic and Oriental Versions](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-10-structural-adaptation-acoustic-and-oriental-versions-original-beats) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 11: All Dogs Go To Heaven - R.I.P. Bear](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-11-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-r-i-p-bear-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 12: Epic Arena](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-12-epic-arena-original-beats) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 13: Fast Lane](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-13-the-fast-lane-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 10 Entry: End Of My Season](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-10-entry-end-of-my-season-original-song) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 14: Industrial Flames All Fired Up](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-14-industrial-flames-all-fired-up-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 11 Entry: Get With The BlockChain](https://steemit.com/openmic/@the-blockchain/open-mic-week-11-get-with-the-blockchain) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 15: Shattered Rainbows, Broken Skies](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-15-shattered-rainbows-broken-skies-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 16: Whip](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-16-whip-original-beat) [THE BIGFOOT SONG](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/the-bigfoot-song-for-papa-pepper-s-wild-and-strange-contest-round-5-original-song) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 17: Romance & Bliss](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-17-romance-and-bliss-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 12 Entry: Crime Lord](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-12-crime-lord-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 18: Do You See What Chia Seeds?](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-18-do-you-see-what-chia-seeds-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 13 Entry: Dad, I Believe That's Love](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-13-entry-dad-i-believe-that-s-love-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 14 Entry: Barz](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-14-entry-barz-original-song) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 19: Recuperation, Rejuvenation](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-19-recuperation-rejuvenation-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 20: Wisdom Of The Ancients](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-20-wisdom-of-the-ancients-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 15 Entry: M.A.S.H. Theme](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-15-entry-m-a-s-h-theme-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 16 Entry: Lass Gehn, Let's Go!](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-16-entry-lass-gehn-let-s-go-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 21: It's Hard To Trust But To Love… I Must](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-21-it-s-hard-to-trust-but-to-love-i-must-original-song) ___ [Open Mic Night Wk 17 Entry: What Could Go Wrong?](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-17-entry-what-could-go-wrong-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 22: Summer Gladness](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-22-summer-gladness-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 23: The Marvellous Matriarch](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-23-the-marvellous-matriarch-tribute-to-mom-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 24: The Cool Cats On Steemit](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-24-the-cool-cats-on-steemit-papa-pepper-s-strange-and-wild-contest-entry-original-song) [@Soundlegion's SuperNova Steemit Producer Challenge Entry](https://steemit.com/soundlegion/@verbal-d/soundlegion-s-supernova-steemit-producer-challenge-entry-original-beat) ___ [Open Mic Night Wk # 18 Entry: Your Dreams](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-18-entry-your-dreams-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 19 Entry: The Flute Of Fools](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-19-entry-the-flute-of-fools-part-3-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 25: On The Ball](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-25-on-the-ball-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 20 Entry: Sea Of Love](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-20-entry-sea-of-love-part-3-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 21 Entry: No Defeat](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-21-entry-no-defeat-part-3-original-song) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 26: Ethereal Presence](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-26-ethereal-presence-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 22 Entry: Eye Contact](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-22-entry-eye-contact-part-3-original-poem) [Open Mic Night Wk 23 Entry: PizzaGate](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-23-entry-research-pizzagate-part-3-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 27: Shadow Man-Dala](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-27-shadow-man-dala-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 24 Entry: Cherish](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-24-entry-cherish-part-3-original-song) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 28: Official Song Release Of "Cherish"](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-28-the-official-song-release-of-cherish-and-completing-international-collaborations-original-song-blog) [Open Mic Night Wk 25 Entry: I'mma Be A Father AKA "Harmony's Song"](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-25-entry-i-mma-be-a-father-part-3-aka-harmony-s-song-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 29: Sliver's Edge Of Ledd's Silver Lining](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-29-sliver-s-edge-of-ledd-s-silver-lining-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 26 Entry: Soulmates](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-26-entry-soulmates-part-3-tribute-to-my-wife-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 27 Entry: Beyond Words](https://steemit.com/poetry/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-27-entry-beyond-words-part-3-original-song) ___ [Melodious Music Memoirs # 30: Beyond The Veil](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/m-m-m-30-beyond-the-veil-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) [Open Mic Night Wk 28 Entry: Waves](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-28-entry-waves-part-3-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 29 Entry: The Echoes Of One Who Pondered](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-29-entry-the-echoes-of-one-who-pondered-part-3-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 30 Entry: God Gave Me A Solid Vision](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-30-entry-god-gave-me-a-solid-vision-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 31: Ingrained](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-31-ingrained-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) ___ [Open Mic Night Wk 31 Entry: Warning To The devil, Message To The People](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-wk-31-entry-warning-to-the-devil-message-to-the-people-part-5-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 32 Entry: Thank God, I'm No Island](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-contest-wk-32-entry-thank-god-i-m-no-island-part-3-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 33 Entry: Haven](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-contest-wk-33-entry-haven-part-4-original-song) [Open Mic Night Wk 34 Entry: God's Cityzen](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-contest-wk-34-entry-god-s-cityzen-original-song) [Melodious Music Memoirs # 32: POWER SPIRIT](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-32-power-spirit-collaborative-art-journey-with-everlove-original-beat) ___ [Open Mic Night Wk 35 Entry: Silent Whispers](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/open-mic-night-contest-wk-35-entry-silent-whispers-part-3-original-song) ___ ___ ___ https://media0.giphy.com/media/4M4tTk2kkVjtS/giphy.gif#7-grid1 Thank you for reading & listening to this post in its entirety, I hope you enjoyed it for what it's worth. https://media3.giphy.com/media/KHWZ550bG88GQ/giphy.gif#1-grid1 ___ ___ I'll still be continuing accepting donations until I can reach my goal to fly out to america with my children and wife to visit my family as it is very urgent indeed. ___ ___ **I've raised $1960 and .51 cents of Steemit Currency in total from both My Posts and Donations from Steemit Community Members this 2017 forward and $95.00 in US Dollar Donations so far towards my goal of $ 6,000.00 (Six Thousand) US Dollars and will keep everyone updated with every new future post that I submit.** *This total amount will not only include donations I've received to the Paypal account I've provided: CompletelyQJS@yahoo.com, but it will also include the Steemit Currency that I accrue/receive from all of my personal posts starting the 1st of January of 2017 forward calculated after a 48 hour time frame is finished for the payout cycle of each post to avoid miscalculating the fluctuating price of Steemit Currency.* ___ ___ For more information on that, please check my [**New Year's/Happy Bday Post**](https://steemit.com/mybirthday/@verbal-d/happy-new-years-to-you-and-happy-birthday-to-me-and-a-special-request-for-help) Thanks sincerely again in advance for all your help, anything and everything helps. ___ **A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL GENEROUS AND GIVING DONORS HERE FROM THE STEEMIT COMMUNITY!** @fulltimegeek, @papa-pepper, @scammymcspambot, @prufarchy, @trevor.george, @dreemit, @inphiknit, @hopehuggs, @jedau, @sumsum, @edgarstudio, @the-future, @hanshotfirst, @tincho, @positive-trail, @ogochukwu, @kus-knee, @wakeupsheeps, @soushi888 ___ All Gifs used from Giphy.com Next Post coming tomorrow https://img1.steemit.com/0x0/http://gifmaker.me/files/download/home/20161114/13/vTnjZtqSfVZ7uD1E8sjSIv/output_lppcSm.gif My very own wonderful gif logo provided to me by the generous and kindhearted @papa-pepper Thanks again very much!

RE: Visiting the Lamuri Cultural Heritage Site Area at Lamreh, Aceh Besar