Tag: folk music

Clues From My Early Days

https://youtu.be/4Y9ancTqJzM One of my earliest memories was of my third birthday, which, at the time, I did not understand why so many people were gathered at our small upstairs 'apartment'. My family lived in my grandmother's house which was split into three levels, with my parents, sister and I living in the top level. My … Continue reading Clues From My Early Days →

Ev’ry Valley… and Jesus

Last December, I had the pleasure of singing in the choir at my university’s annual Christmas concert. Talented faculty sang selected solos from George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah.” On the outset of the solos, the choirs had the privilege to echo choruses straight from the prophet Isaiah. My personal favorite solo was when Dr. Hugo sang … Continue reading Ev’ry Valley… and Jesus →

Pulling Weeds

https://youtu.be/gpW7-DhIycI Pulling Weeds by Gianna ElyseSitting on the sidewalk Watching birds find their purposeI just wanna reach the surfaceTo breathSo I'm waiting on the sidewalkPulling WeedsI was made to fly Much like a sparrowMocked in the spotlightWith no strength to fightI know where to borrowPulling weeds at midnightShuffles on the sidewalkStrangers' feet are hurriedI can … Continue reading Pulling Weeds →