All I See Is You

“All I See Is You” captures a deep sense of longing and grief, reflecting the Bayou Fairy’s unbreakable bond with her mother. The repetition of "all I see is you" emphasizes her pervasive presence in every aspect of life, from nature to literature.  Imagery of the "black of the moon" and "white" highlights the complexities of memory and loss, revealing that even in absence, the mother's essence remains. The plea for her to "walk out of your grave" conveys a desperate yearning for reconnection, illustrating the intensity of grief. Ultimately, the song intertwines love and loss, showing how the memory of a loved one shapes the poet’s experience of the world.

In every corner I turn,

on the earth beneath my step,

in the books I’ve read,

on the covers of those I have not,

in the ink of my pen,

on all the blank pages left—

all I see is you!

In the silent sky behind the madness of the stars,

on the black of the moon,

on the white,

in my agony when you are absent in my dreams—

all I see is you!

In the still lips of those who truly listen

to the onset of spring,

in the crazy wind flowing among these ancient,

weathered trees, where I sit and pray

you walk out of your grave

to kiss me once again.

Mother! The way I saw your face in my first breath.

The way I saw your face in your last breath.

Everywhere I go and in everyone I meet—

all I see is you!