REPLAYS: VISITING HOURS BY ED SHEERAN
Visiting Hours (inspired by the song of the same name)
I wish heaven had visiting hours
Just to keep conversations going
And to not just live in the present
And enjoying the moment
I wish for any type of connection
Let me be on the phone on the other side of the glass
To hear how much you all are proud of me
Or to tell how I’ve been acting an ass
I’d say hi to you uncle
And say hello do you recognize me
I was only one at the time
But now do you remember me
I’d say hi to my grandpa
And say I miss summer vacations
That next call on the holidays I’ve still been continuously waiting
I’d say hey cuz
I miss your spirit
To hear your voices again
I’d do anything to hear it
If heaven had visiting hours
I’d probably cry and never want to leave
If time could stand still for a second
I would beg and plead
Until the next time I see you all
Hopefully you’ll have stories for me
I just hope that you know so much
Has changed since you’ve been away
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Ed Sheeran has been one of music’s most popular acts over the last decade. His artistry has transcended across multiple genres and he has released some of your favorite songs known to date. He released his fifth studio album = last month and the track, Visiting Hours, is my favorite track on the project.
This song is a very personal song for the singer as he speaks of if he was able to spend time in heaven to converse with lost family and friends. From first listen of this track, I got emotional as I could connect with and imagine the conversations I would have with certain people. When I wrote this piece, it was on the anniversary of one of my cousins that passed away a few years ago. I dedicate this to her and anyone that has dealt with loss. Thank you Ed Sheeran for this track. You can listen to this and the rest of his new album, =, on music streaming services.

REGGIE JOHNSON
Reggie Johnson is an author reigning out of Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 9, he found a love for writing while on summer vacation. With influences from music, Reggie has created a rhythmic style of writing to tell his personal experiences and beyond. Reggie has 10 books available on all major online retailers and his work can be seen in various literary magazines. He currently has two columns, Drunken Karaoke featured on Daily Drunk Magazine & REPLAYS featured on The Poetry Question.