Thank you for the music
and the instruments I play.
Thank you for the gentle tones
that help me through the day.
Thank you for creative flow
that shows me who I am.
Thank you for the Truth I know:
Because of You, I can!
Bless the flowing music
and the instruments I hold.
Bless the crew and builders,
and let their work unfold.
Bless all those who listen,
and let them be renewed.
In the loving flow of music,
Let us all hear one thing: You!
Original
What lies behind me
And what’s before are nothing
To what lies within!
Original Song
Please don’t be a talk-o-matic,
Entering a place!
It’s really unattractive,
And it interrupts the pace.
Just pay some true attention
To listen and to note
What’s going on around you
Before you rock the boat.
‘Cause if you’re all a-chatter
Before you even hear,
That’s why the people scatter
And cover up their ears.
If you want them to listen,
You must offer them the same.
There’s more gold in the silence
Than the words we say in vain.
Please don’t be a talk-o-matic!
I’m not afraid to beg.
Self-centered, constant prattle
Sends good people on their way.
Original Song
“Dix” is the original title of this melody. It was composed by Conrad Kocher in 1838. The lyrics were written by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint in 1863. Though the text has been set to other melodies, Kocher’s tune is perhaps the most common. It’s the one I learned as a child, and I play it here on lyre. Enjoy, and please share!
I give love to all people and things!
It’s a birthright, whoever you be.
Though the going gets tough,
There is always enough:
Universal! And no hidden fees!
I’m gonna lose my mind today
To Universal Consciousness!
O beam me up and far away;
I’m gonna lose my mind today!
The Cosmic Force will never change;
It’s greater than the world’s effects.
I’m gonna lose my mind today
To Universal Consciousness!
I can’t see this world
The invisible is known
Internal vision.
Happy Earth Day, everyone!
Please read on for today’s poem. But first, here is a free download of my original album, Mother Nature Sings.
Click the link below to download and save the zip file, containing 13 mp3’s.
Mother Nature Sings
Celebrating Nature and Goddess as the divine feminine. Not just for women, but women especially enjoy these.
This is an acoustic solo album with ukulele, voice, and some nature sounds. “Wishing Well” also has recorder. 🙂 Musical styles include meditative/New Age, folk, Hawaiian, bluegrass, jazz, spoken-word poetry, and more.
1. Instrument of Peace
2. Wishing Well
with recorder
3. Live like a Leaf
4. Song of the Sea
5. Cricket
with natural cricket chirp
6. Woman
7. Really Been Loved
8. Phoenix Rising
9. Thank You, Mother Earth
10. Peace, Be Still
with natural ocean tide
11. Wings of Autumn
12. One in You
13. Singing Sweet
I hope you enjoy this album! If you do, please share this post.
Now for today’s poem.
Our Earth keeps giving us so much,
Not least water that is a must,
The food we eat so we may live,
The air, its breath a precious gift.
The birds who sing in trees and sky,
The breezes through the trees that sigh,
Each lovely flow’r to see and smell,
A gift that wishes only well.
The Winter, Summer, Fall and Spring
Come bringing changes pondering.
We take for granted time and place,
But Earth deserves our thanks and praise.
Creator in us and above
Has made for us our Earth to love.
So may we shine the Light of Heav’n
On all our bless’d Earth has given!
This hopeful medley on zither contains
Hatikvah (The Hope)
and
Whispering Hope.
You can find their histories and lyrics at the links above. May this arrangement bring you hope!
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –
–Emily Dickinson
Acknowledge the Power you hold in your hands.
Wonder how much you can share.
Awaken to Love that the Universe grants.
Realize compassion and care.
Expand! You’re becoming AWARE!
Mystical Strings 
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