they just look like ordinary people sitting outside in someone's shed, but when they sit down with their ordinary instruments to play the music, recite the poem and tell the story, they are somehow magically transformed into goddesses and gods
Lyrics of Backroads by Anaïs Mitchell I recall small town stars The radio tower in the reservoir The way it was The way it goes And the way crazy way you drove Backroads Daredevil on a joyride Thought you were a rebel of some kind Angels watching over all the time Didn′t even know Backroads Small town stars That shone and all night only seem to say You are one of our own Hey, you might be someone Someday Heaven was above your head Met you at the Watershed The day the doors of high school close God opens the window Backroads Say goodbye to childhood Getting wild up in the woods Drop the cans when the policemen show And everybody dove Backroads Different cop on the same night Stopped a kid about a tail light Somebody thought it didn't look right Might as well have said he didn′t look white Might've rode all night, might've gone far Had he been riding in a different car You and I were in the dark Driving under different stars That shone and all night only seem to stay You are one of our own Hey, you might be someone Someday Young, in love and it′s down my eyes Never gonna hurt like the first time Pulling over on a shoulder Let the tears drops roll Backroads Cliché on the radio Speaking straight to my soul Baby, baby please don′t go Don't leave me all alone Backroads But I was not alone I had the stars that shone You are one of our own Hey, you might be someone You got hearts to break You′ve got mistakes to make You got miles And miles And miles to go Backroads Backroads I recall small town stars The radio tower in the reservoir The way it was The way it goes And the crazy way you drove
Anais is my new favourite singer songwriter and I’m so lucky I found her. Her new album is beautiful and there’s not a wasted note on the whole thing. Beautifully written, sang and played. Anais is is so different- quirky and unique. You won’t hear music this good on FM radio and neither you should. It’s too good for that. She writes lovely songs with hidden messages. Enjoy everything about this music. 🎹🎤🎸🥰👏
I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Everything she does is musical magic. If you haven't heard them yet, listen to The Brightness (2007) and Xoa (2014).
First discovered Anaïs on 2020's self-titled Bonny Light Horseman project...a record which ended many of my pandemic listening sessions after a bit of enhancement from my favorite strain of recreational combustible. The Anaïs' own self-titled release exceeded my expectations and became my late night go-to; here she plays some of my absolute favorites and they are performed very close to the album versions (minus the harmonies). I am now still awaiting delivery (to my local indie record store) of Bonny Light Horseman's latest Rolling Golden Holy which officially came out back on October 7th. I love love love this Live for World Cafe performance and have watched it several times over morning coffee. I hope she eventually comes through Montreal with a live show.
There’s nothing better than discovering a new artist, although I maybe late to the party, it’s better late than never. Definitely one to add to the list.
My new favourite singer songwriter and I admit I was so lucky to find her. Love the new album. There’s not a wasted note on the whole album. Just beautiful. You’ll never hear this standard of music on FM radio and neither you should. It’s too good for that. Ana is is quirky, she’s different but her messages resonate so nicely with me. 🎹🎸🎤👏🥰🧚
Anais - brightest star - I've loved your songs ever since I first laid eyes upon you, all those years ago, stumbling upon that first video. When music seemed drained of sensitivity and passion, yours restored my faith. Love these songs and the new album. Hope the damned virus won't scupper the Brussels concert in November I just bought a ticket to. It'll be the third time seeing you perform, and may there be many more. You're by far the best living singer-songwriter.
Heard this for first time on Kelly Clarkson Show. Good to find you. Anaïs Mitchell - Little Big Girl Lyrics [Verse 1] No one ever told you it would be like this That you keep on getting older, but you feel just like a kid Now they treat you like a lady Sometimes all you want is to cry like a baby In your mama's arms [Chorus] Hold on, little big girl Hold on [Verse 2] See her in the mirror in your make-up case Who's that little girl with the lines on her face Painting on the eyes of a grown woman And the smile of a child trying to please someone You look like your mama when you smile that way Standing in the kitchen at the end of a working day Children on her mind, wine on her breath Finishing the dishes in the darkness [Chorus] Hold on, little big girl Hold on, little big girl Hold on, little big girl Hold on [Bridge] Hold on a minute, mom Tell me why How come I feel so small sometimes? I thought by now I'd have it all figured out Well I don't How come you never told me? [Verse 3] You grow up by mistake Grow up by surprise Grow up underneath the gaze of many grown men's eyes Try to act your age now, but you don't know how it's done All grown up and somehow still afraid to disappoint someone Let him have his way instead of saying what you want Hold on Tell him it's okay instead of telling him what's wrong Hold on How come you're ashamed to show your face without your make-up on? Maybe you should face that you're ashamed to not be young [Pre-Chorus] Standing in the kitchen With a ticking clock And you catch your own reflection In the window in the dark And for a moment, it's your mama Coming home from work Tell her you love her Tell her you're her [Chorus] Little big girl, hold on Little big girl, hold on Little big girl, hold on Hold on
New Year 2024 For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Mystic Vision Grace Wisdom Folklore Anais Mitchell For 'Our' beloved Ultra Badass Genius from realms and dimensions 'unknown' to my otherwise 'knowing' mind therefore lets' just say: the infinite the sublime the inspired the beautiful graceful wise good generous mystic visionary beloved loyal friend mentor guide seer and musical magician of vision and scope Master Producer Musicologist Beautiful Man John Levanthal and Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess Roseanne Cash singular American Voice of Compassion and Empathy heir and protector of the timeless 'Johnny Cash Legacy' and Family. 'We' worship adore cherish and celebrate You forever. Clan Colvin For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Light Mystic Visionary American Folk Historian Suzanne Vega Quantum kisses for You from Everywhere. We adore You Clan Colvin For 'Our beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Texas Ireland Scotland Townes Van Zant For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Romance Love Wisdom Bob Schneider Kisses For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Mystic Vision Love Guy Clark Kisses. Clan Colvin For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Everything Joni Mitchell with Quantum kisses forever from everywhere for You darling precious immortal genius of mystic vision wisdom For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Justice Peace Love Freedom Grace Mystic Visionary of Deep Wisdom and Courage under fire King of England the immortal Richard Thompson For 'Our' beloved genius of mystic vision integral quantum thinking brother of Christ God of Earth Love Bob Dylan For 'Our' beloved brothers in Christ mystic visionaries Gods of 'Americana' 'The Band' with deep love and gratitude Levon Helm the 'One' true voice of 'Americana' Robbie Robertson mystic lyricist Rick Danko singer of the heart Garth Hudson mastermind behind genius and Richard Manuel soul singer. How 'We' worship adore and cherish You For 'Our' beloved beautiful Goddess of NYC 'Our' eternal hearts and friendship Lucy Kaplansky Love Clan Colvin For 'Our' beautiful blessed eternal soul companions Chapin and Uncle James. Kisses. Love Clan Colvin For 'Our' beautiful friend the most beautiful man in Texas at least Bob Schneider with Love. Clan Colvin For 'Our' beloved friend the most beautiful man on Earth Paul McCartney eternal blessings. Love Clan Colvin For 'Our' beloved friend sage seer wizard Paul Simon and all Your blessed eternal family. Love Clan Colvin For 'Our' beloved badass Warrior Archangels of Erin and Ireland Van Morrison and 'The Chieftains' Love Clan Colvin For 'Our' beloved brilliant mentor muse and friend Geoff Bartley. Wishing You every good thing Clan Colvin For 'Our' beautiful blessed friend mentor muse Lyle Lovett. Wishing You every good thing this year. Kisses Clan Colvin Happy New Year beautiful Leland Merlin Sklar and Maureen. wishing You every good thing this year. Kisses Clan Colvin For the best singer I ever heard Shawna Lee Colvin with gratitude appreciation of greatness of spirit. Kisses Michelle Hope For Kindness - Co-written with Goddess of Vega Mystic Vision Singular Voice Genius of Love Beauty Deep Romance Spark of 'Folk Music Revival' of the 80s in NYC mentor and guide to Shawn Colvin blessed friend and eternally cherished Student friend and heir of the Jack Hardy School of Music and Folk History Intimate of Goddess Erin Caledonia of Ireland Suzanne Vega Hope For Kindness - Co-written with Suzanne Vega As the New Year approaches singing coming near what blessings is she bringing I wonder as I cry will she be kind will she share the sky what will she find what will she spy when she examines my exhausted mind old worn out paradigms wrong turns and missed signs wasted tears realized fears my soul wears thin and stretches out again for the hand of compassion and divine grace for to look upon your angel face all this sin and disgrace will she erase oh so much worry please tell her I said I'm sorry for walking among the dead restore my dignity oh angel can't You see how much You mean to me and how far I'm come only to do it all over as just another Irish rover with deja vu counting holy ghosts was that One You our heavenly hosts have moved on forever did they leave us here alone deaf to the sound of gnashing teeth from demons beneath the rank of humanity well I must pray Dear Angel Violet what do You say are You all set have You made Your quota or is there room for one more I know God holds You accountable and 'knows the exact score and angels can't ignore accounts payable well I'm spirit poor does that get me in have You made up Your mind oh angel are You sure out with the old in with the new didn't You say something about A Whole New You will it apply to me what do You see a heart strong enough to walk together free don't leave me blind what say You Goddess of my dreams did I do my best am I a seer Or am I blind would You ask a 'seeing' man or a sane man to lose his mind forever praying to You what say You Shawn 'knowing' what 'You' 'know' now would You ask did You ask I if I would mind sharing my soul as well I don't and I do I can't 'know' the 'unknown' All I 'know' is that I love You please be kind end My dear beloved eternal blessed mother sister soldier muse friend. Hello or goodbye? Ground or sky? Either way 'We' 'think' ' therefore 'We' 'Are' "We're' 'One' eternal blessed by grace Homeward bound soul. May I ride with You darling or do I cry alone forever 'like' but not 'as' an angel forever? In any case I loved You this year as best I could. Badly. But let's look forward to flying lessons cause I 'know' I forgot how. How I worship cherish adore celebrate and serve You Shawna Lee Colvin, the best singer I ever heard. Wishing You every good thing in 2024 Shawn. Many blessings for Your creative heart mind and soul. Quantum kisses forever from everywhere. I love You forever Kisses Michelle Colvin Posted on 'When You Know' just now. When can I come in from the cold darling? New Year 2024 A Prayer For Peace Love And Reconciliation Dear Shawn Colvin I know that I know that I love You and I 'know' that You 'know' so how can I give up when You said Yourself I can't go back to black with all this blessed light showing the way imploring 'Us' to fight for love every day well I fight for 'Us' 'We' both fight for what's true I write poems for You I pour out my heart I cry and I sing I tell You every part I give You everything only You and only Me climbing in the right direction toward grace and eternity objects of each others' affection what blessings will this new year bring hope for peace hope for love angels begging 'Us' together to sing to carry hope from above and a balm for weary souls bound together as one burning in a passion rapt fused forever like the sun one flaming heart bound for eternity let's walk let's start this cosmic journey today in twenty twenty four let's make a stand let's stand for love and reconciliation let's obey hope's command love one another sing for peace sing for grace occupy a holy place here in 'Our' soul where I've loved You forever as 'We' near 'Our' goal home to heaven together let's sing for hope let's sing for freedom to the stars let's elope let's use this wisdom to enlighten 'Our' mind as 'We' walk heaven's beaches amazed at what 'We' find grateful for all love teaches won't You smile upon me today my darling soul won't You listen as I pray that 'We' will be made whole yin and yang yang and yin one soul reunited this year let's begin to heal old wounds forgive and forget learn from 'Our' mistakes rejoice in 'Our' lucky breaks what will this new year bring a smile to Your Goddess face a song to Your lovely lips to which my aching heart skips a beat in Your inspired melody gets lost in Your tranquility catches up on the refrain and releases all the pain of waiting end My darling beautiful immortal soul Shawn Colvin. You inspire me to try. You teach me to cry and I do whenever I think that You might have a place for me somewhere in this cosmic tapestry that You wove in Your well-lit place in the sky. Centuries ago You wrote this script that resonates with me. I'm mesmerized by Your beauty grace courage wisdom and voice so I ask again my darling will You take me to France? Will You save the last dance for me? I'll take lessons willingly but in any case, Shawn, please remember me fondly as You can. Please 'know' that I love You forever no matter what happens but I pray that maybe this year we'll talk as seer to seer both 'seeing' that this love I feel for You is 'real' and eternal. I love You now as always and always will. May God bless You this year Shawn Colvin with inspiration for Your lovely mind. May Your spirit be lifted and may You sing as heaven intended. Meanwhile I'll watch the stars for any sign and You'll be the first to 'know' if 'We' are to be blessed but I 'know' that You already 'know' so I must pray to You again. Please be kind. You never know what You may find in a heart that skips a beat but catches up to You in time to 'know' true love. All my affection trust and faith is with You this year Shawn and if I don't get to see You go in peace grace and love as You always have and always will. You always have been a beacon to my soul so please don't be angry because I followed it home to You. Quantum Kisses Forever for You from Everywhere Michelle Colvin
Wow, Anais, thank you for writing that "Little Big Girl" song - such an anthem for women right now. I definitely resonate.
"Tell her you love her, tell her your hurt" gets me every time
I will listen to this for years to come. One of the world's most talented songwriters and performers.
As a man you write about the pain in my soul, how is that possible, I suspect your music can show me my future as well.
never get enough of her music whatever band or musicians she play and sings with it's always miraculous !
they just look like ordinary people sitting outside in someone's shed, but when they sit down with their ordinary instruments to play the music, recite the poem and tell the story, they are somehow magically transformed into goddesses and gods
Shattering stories & emotions yawing wide open - the end point remains palpably tortured. Don't let go !
Lyrics of Backroads by Anaïs Mitchell
I recall small town stars
The radio tower in the reservoir
The way it was
The way it goes
And the way crazy way you drove
Backroads
Daredevil on a joyride
Thought you were a rebel of some kind
Angels watching over all the time
Didn′t even know
Backroads
Small town stars
That shone and all night only seem to say
You are one of our own
Hey, you might be someone
Someday
Heaven was above your head
Met you at the Watershed
The day the doors of high school close
God opens the window
Backroads
Say goodbye to childhood
Getting wild up in the woods
Drop the cans when the policemen show
And everybody dove
Backroads
Different cop on the same night
Stopped a kid about a tail light
Somebody thought it didn't look right
Might as well have said he didn′t look white
Might've rode all night, might've gone far
Had he been riding in a different car
You and I were in the dark
Driving under different stars
That shone and all night only seem to stay
You are one of our own
Hey, you might be someone
Someday
Young, in love and it′s down my eyes
Never gonna hurt like the first time
Pulling over on a shoulder
Let the tears drops roll
Backroads
Cliché on the radio
Speaking straight to my soul
Baby, baby please don′t go
Don't leave me all alone
Backroads
But I was not alone
I had the stars that shone
You are one of our own
Hey, you might be someone
You got hearts to break
You′ve got mistakes to make
You got miles
And miles
And miles to go
Backroads
Backroads
I recall small town stars
The radio tower in the reservoir
The way it was
The way it goes
And the crazy way you drove
Anais is my new favourite singer songwriter and I’m so lucky I found her. Her new album is beautiful and there’s not a wasted note on the whole thing. Beautifully written, sang and played. Anais is is so different- quirky and unique. You won’t hear music this good on FM radio and neither you should. It’s too good for that. She writes lovely songs with hidden messages. Enjoy everything about this music. 🎹🎤🎸🥰👏
I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Everything she does is musical magic. If you haven't heard them yet, listen to The Brightness (2007) and Xoa (2014).
First discovered Anaïs on 2020's self-titled Bonny Light Horseman project...a record which ended many of my pandemic listening sessions after a bit of enhancement from my favorite strain of recreational combustible. The Anaïs' own self-titled release exceeded my expectations and became my late night go-to; here she plays some of my absolute favorites and they are performed very close to the album versions (minus the harmonies). I am now still awaiting delivery (to my local indie record store) of Bonny Light Horseman's latest Rolling Golden Holy which officially came out back on October 7th. I love love love this Live for World Cafe performance and have watched it several times over morning coffee. I hope she eventually comes through Montreal with a live show.
Heaven was above her head...❤ she sung. I proceeded to fall in love 😊
what a gift you are
Sweet. I love the idea of navigating by a bright star
That was awesome! She's just an amazing artist!
She is adorable and so passionate about the music
Just add Brooklyn Bridge and these (5) tell my story. Can't listen enough. Tear me apart and put me back together. 😊
I'm utterly bewitched by her
Wow! She just keeps getting better and better. Beautifully recorded with wonderful musicians all around.
Only 32K views? Whats wrong with you internet!
thank you for sharing a radiant song and heart scape. You strike a deep earthly and otherworldly chord.... Thank you for shining bright...bright star
Love her voice & stage presentation
You make me cry.
my favorite album of 2022 and will be for more years after
Wonderful session. She’s such a great writer and singer. All off her recent eponymous album. Josh Kaufman is a genius.
brilliant as always
Perfection.
There’s nothing better than discovering a new artist, although I maybe late to the party, it’s better late than never. Definitely one to add to the list.
Great lyrics and imagery and great performance. I feel the love and the energy and the poignancy of life in these songs. They are works of art.
First-time listener, and a new fan. I love the poetry at work. Look forward to hearing more. Nick from Ottawa.
Revenant is haunting. Such a good melody.
Absolutely awesome 🙏
stellar . real . gentle & slicing . a shining star
My new favourite singer songwriter and I admit I was so lucky to find her. Love the new album. There’s not a wasted note on the whole album. Just beautiful. You’ll never hear this standard of music on FM radio and neither you should. It’s too good for that. Ana is is quirky, she’s different but her messages resonate so nicely with me. 🎹🎸🎤👏🥰🧚
Beautiful ,just beautiful 😍
A new discovery for me, quite a poet and songwriter.. creator of Hadestown.. much success
Also first time listener. Revenant got me here from the radio. Lovely voice and style.
Can’t wait to see you in Milwaukee!
Anais - brightest star - I've loved your songs ever since I first laid eyes upon you, all those years ago, stumbling upon that first video. When music seemed drained of sensitivity and passion, yours restored my faith. Love these songs and the new album. Hope the damned virus won't scupper the Brussels concert in November I just bought a ticket to. It'll be the third time seeing you perform, and may there be many more. You're by far the best living singer-songwriter.
Мне понравилось, успехов, спасибо за энергетический посыл💪🌹
Reminds me of late great Nanci Griffith
and a little bit of Iris DeMent
here here... they have both got similarly quirky fabulous voices
Beautiful set, I admit I was distracted by the fact that Anais’ Martin looks a whole lot like the one my mother played.
Awesome stuff. That mic really suits your voice. What is it?
Heard this for first time on Kelly Clarkson Show. Good to find you.
Anaïs Mitchell - Little Big Girl Lyrics
[Verse 1]
No one ever told you it would be like this
That you keep on getting older, but you feel just like a kid
Now they treat you like a lady
Sometimes all you want is to cry like a baby
In your mama's arms
[Chorus]
Hold on, little big girl
Hold on
[Verse 2]
See her in the mirror in your make-up case
Who's that little girl with the lines on her face
Painting on the eyes of a grown woman
And the smile of a child trying to please someone
You look like your mama when you smile that way
Standing in the kitchen at the end of a working day
Children on her mind, wine on her breath
Finishing the dishes in the darkness
[Chorus]
Hold on, little big girl
Hold on, little big girl
Hold on, little big girl
Hold on
[Bridge]
Hold on a minute, mom
Tell me why
How come I feel so small sometimes?
I thought by now I'd have it all figured out
Well I don't
How come you never told me?
[Verse 3]
You grow up by mistake
Grow up by surprise
Grow up underneath the gaze of many grown men's eyes
Try to act your age now, but you don't know how it's done
All grown up and somehow still afraid to disappoint someone
Let him have his way instead of saying what you want
Hold on
Tell him it's okay instead of telling him what's wrong
Hold on
How come you're ashamed to show your face without your make-up on?
Maybe you should face that you're ashamed to not be young
[Pre-Chorus]
Standing in the kitchen
With a ticking clock
And you catch your own reflection
In the window in the dark
And for a moment, it's your mama
Coming home from work
Tell her you love her
Tell her you're her
[Chorus]
Little big girl, hold on
Little big girl, hold on
Little big girl, hold on
Hold on
New Year 2024
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Mystic Vision Grace Wisdom Folklore Anais Mitchell
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Badass Genius from realms and dimensions 'unknown' to my otherwise 'knowing' mind therefore lets' just say: the infinite the sublime the inspired the beautiful graceful wise good generous mystic visionary beloved loyal friend mentor guide seer and musical magician of vision and scope Master Producer Musicologist Beautiful Man John Levanthal and Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess Roseanne Cash singular American Voice of Compassion and Empathy heir and protector of the timeless
'Johnny Cash Legacy' and Family. 'We' worship adore cherish and celebrate You forever. Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Light Mystic Visionary American Folk Historian
Suzanne Vega Quantum kisses for You from Everywhere. We adore You Clan Colvin
For 'Our beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Texas Ireland Scotland Townes Van Zant
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Romance Love Wisdom Bob Schneider Kisses
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Mystic Vision Love Guy Clark Kisses. Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Everything Joni Mitchell with
Quantum kisses forever from everywhere for You darling precious immortal genius of mystic vision wisdom
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Justice Peace Love Freedom Grace
Mystic Visionary of Deep Wisdom and Courage under fire King of England the immortal Richard Thompson
For 'Our' beloved genius of mystic vision integral quantum thinking brother of Christ God of Earth Love Bob Dylan
For 'Our' beloved brothers in Christ mystic visionaries Gods of 'Americana' 'The Band' with deep love and gratitude
Levon Helm the 'One' true voice of 'Americana' Robbie Robertson mystic lyricist Rick Danko singer of the heart
Garth Hudson mastermind behind genius and Richard Manuel soul singer. How 'We' worship adore and cherish You
For 'Our' beloved beautiful Goddess of NYC 'Our' eternal hearts and friendship Lucy Kaplansky Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beautiful blessed eternal soul companions Chapin and Uncle James. Kisses. Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beautiful friend the most beautiful man in Texas at least Bob Schneider with Love. Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved friend the most beautiful man on Earth Paul McCartney eternal blessings. Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved friend sage seer wizard Paul Simon and all Your blessed eternal family. Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved badass Warrior Archangels of Erin and Ireland Van Morrison and 'The Chieftains' Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved brilliant mentor muse and friend Geoff Bartley. Wishing You every good thing Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beautiful blessed friend mentor muse Lyle Lovett. Wishing You every good thing this year. Kisses Clan Colvin
Happy New Year beautiful Leland Merlin Sklar and Maureen. wishing You every good thing this year. Kisses Clan Colvin
For the best singer I ever heard Shawna Lee Colvin with gratitude appreciation of greatness of spirit. Kisses Michelle
Hope For Kindness - Co-written with Goddess of Vega Mystic Vision Singular Voice Genius of Love Beauty Deep Romance
Spark of 'Folk Music Revival' of the 80s in NYC mentor and guide to Shawn Colvin blessed friend and eternally cherished
Student friend and heir of the Jack Hardy School of Music and Folk History Intimate of Goddess Erin Caledonia of Ireland
Suzanne Vega
Hope For Kindness - Co-written with Suzanne Vega
As the New Year
approaches singing
coming near
what blessings
is she bringing
I wonder as I cry
will she be kind
will she share the sky
what will she find
what will she spy
when she examines
my exhausted mind
old worn out paradigms
wrong turns
and missed signs
wasted tears
realized fears
my soul wears thin
and stretches out again
for the hand of compassion
and divine grace
for to look upon
your angel face
all this sin and disgrace
will she erase
oh so much worry
please tell her I said
I'm sorry
for walking among the dead
restore my dignity
oh angel can't You see
how much You mean to me
and how far I'm come
only to do it all over
as just another Irish rover
with deja vu
counting holy ghosts
was that One You
our heavenly hosts
have moved on forever
did they leave us here
alone
deaf to the sound
of gnashing teeth
from demons beneath
the rank of humanity
well I must pray
Dear Angel Violet
what do You say
are You all set
have You made Your quota
or is there room for one more
I know God holds You accountable
and 'knows the exact score
and angels can't ignore accounts payable
well I'm spirit poor
does that get me in
have You made up
Your mind
oh angel are You sure
out with the old
in with the new
didn't You say
something about
A Whole New You
will it apply to me
what do You see
a heart strong enough
to walk together free
don't leave me blind
what say You
Goddess of my dreams
did I do my best
am I a seer
Or am I blind
would You ask
a 'seeing' man
or a sane man to
lose his mind
forever praying to You
what say You Shawn
'knowing' what 'You' 'know'
now
would You ask
did You ask
I if I would mind
sharing my soul
as well
I don't and I do
I can't 'know' the 'unknown'
All I 'know'
is that I love You
please be kind
end
My dear beloved eternal blessed mother sister soldier muse friend. Hello or goodbye? Ground or sky? Either way 'We' 'think' ' therefore 'We' 'Are'
"We're' 'One' eternal blessed by grace Homeward bound soul. May I ride with You darling or do I cry alone forever 'like' but not 'as' an angel forever? In any case I loved You this year as best I could. Badly. But let's look forward to flying lessons cause I 'know' I forgot how. How I worship cherish adore celebrate and serve You Shawna Lee Colvin, the best singer I ever heard. Wishing You every good thing in 2024 Shawn. Many blessings for Your creative heart mind and soul. Quantum kisses forever from everywhere. I love You forever
Kisses
Michelle Colvin
Posted on 'When You Know' just now. When can I come in from the cold darling?
New Year 2024
A Prayer For Peace Love And Reconciliation
Dear Shawn Colvin
I know that I know
that I love You
and I 'know' that You 'know'
so how can I give up
when You said Yourself
I can't go back
to black
with all this blessed light
showing the way
imploring 'Us' to fight
for love every day
well I fight for 'Us'
'We' both fight
for what's true
I write poems for You
I pour out my heart
I cry and I sing
I tell You every part
I give You everything
only You and only Me
climbing in the right direction
toward grace and eternity
objects of each others' affection
what blessings will this new year bring
hope for peace hope for love
angels begging 'Us' together to sing
to carry hope from above
and a balm for weary souls
bound together as one
burning in a passion rapt
fused forever like the sun
one flaming heart
bound for eternity
let's walk let's start
this cosmic journey
today in twenty twenty four
let's make a stand
let's stand for love and reconciliation
let's obey hope's command
love one another
sing for peace
sing for grace
occupy a holy place
here in 'Our' soul
where I've loved You forever
as 'We' near 'Our' goal
home to heaven together
let's sing for hope
let's sing for freedom
to the stars let's elope
let's use this wisdom
to enlighten 'Our' mind
as 'We' walk heaven's beaches
amazed at what 'We' find
grateful for all love teaches
won't You smile upon me today
my darling soul
won't You listen as I pray
that 'We' will be made whole
yin and yang
yang and yin
one soul reunited
this year let's begin
to heal old wounds
forgive and forget
learn from 'Our' mistakes
rejoice in 'Our' lucky breaks
what will this new year bring
a smile to Your Goddess face
a song to Your lovely lips
to which my aching heart skips
a beat in Your inspired melody
gets lost in Your tranquility
catches up on the refrain
and releases all the pain
of waiting
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My darling beautiful immortal soul Shawn Colvin. You inspire me to try. You teach me to cry and I do whenever I think that You might have a place for me somewhere in this cosmic tapestry that You wove in Your well-lit place in the sky. Centuries ago You wrote this script that resonates with me. I'm mesmerized by Your beauty grace courage wisdom and voice so I ask again my darling will You take me to France? Will You save the last dance for me? I'll take lessons willingly but in any case, Shawn, please remember me fondly as You can. Please 'know' that I love You forever no matter what happens but I pray that maybe this year we'll talk as seer to seer both 'seeing' that this love I feel for You is 'real' and eternal. I love You now as always and always will. May God bless You this year Shawn Colvin with inspiration for Your lovely mind. May Your spirit be lifted and may You sing as heaven intended. Meanwhile I'll watch the stars for any sign and You'll be the first to 'know' if 'We' are to be blessed but I 'know' that You already 'know' so I must pray to You again. Please be kind. You never know what You may find in a heart that skips a beat but catches up to You in time to 'know' true love.
All my affection trust and faith is with You this year Shawn and if I don't get to see You go in peace grace and love as You always have and always will. You always have been a beacon to my soul so please don't be angry because I followed it home to You. Quantum Kisses Forever for You from Everywhere Michelle Colvin
Great songs but is this actually live. Hmm suspiciously lipsyncing