two months later , he knew what he had to do and that was to write and sing country . i believe we have to , that we 're meant to . it was a mien i did n't see on her very often . he suggested that we sell the back pasture . shadow , did you hear what i said ? i kept on going , farther than i thought was necessary . he 'd walk the perimeter , getting a feel for the day long before first light and be waiting on the porch swing when she awoke . 