And they sang
through the cracks of pain
through the wandering worries
through the regrets, determined desires
to be true to their calling hearts.
And they sang
because song was needed
because together their voices lifted
because all else didn’t make sense
because they could.
And others joined the circle
and they sang.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2020
Join me at the next song circle. Simply Singing Song Circle in Portland, Oregon with Carole Marie Downing
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LOVE this!!! I understand how powerful singing is, Ali! Thank you for enlightening all who come here! Much love to you! xo
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Thanks for letting me know how much you enjoyed it. Keep doing that which brings joy to your heart.
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and they sang.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for sharing.
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Always a pleasure to share your posts, Ali
xoxo
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Great quote and fantastic poem, Ali. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend 😊 Aiva
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I hope this inspires others who like to sing to find a Singing Circle wherever they live. Have you noticed group singing in Ireland? Take care Aiva.
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Exactly! It’s not just the singing, although that is important enough. It’s the singing together!
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Yes, the gathering together of people from different parts of the city to join in song. It seems even more inspiring that I have been singing with people I have never met before.
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Music has carried me through some difficult times. Beautiful Ali!
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It is amazing the difference singing together can make. I feel it through and through. Thanks for reading, Jill.
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Lovely Ali!
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Kaylaann, great to hear from you. Hope your writing projects are going well.
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Lovely poem Ali. Clearly, you’re enjoying singing and writing. 🙂
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That I am. Have a great weekend.
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You too!
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Reblogging this to my readers at sister site Poetic Justice
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Thank you for sharing Anna. Attending the singing circles, led by my friend Carol, is one of my new passions. Singing with others never fails to lift my spirits.
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😊
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The power of music is awesome!
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So true. Isn’t it amazing how a song can change your mood?
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Totally!!
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