Feb 2022 ss020422e skirmish superskirmish
This is the result of a skirmish.... the prompt is 'Cleaning'.
Clean out the ashes
Clear out the stove
Start a little fire
Listen to the wind outside blow
Cut up some carrot
throw it in the stew
Straighten up the kitchen
when the cooking is through
Winter is the time
To wipe the slate clean
You know what I mean
The fields are all white
like blank open pages
let’s go for a walk…cabin fever is contagious
January gone so wave it farewell
Spring is still down the road
just too soon to tell
Winter is the time
To wipe the slate clean
You know what I mean
You know what I mean
@liz561 Mar 2022
Love where the lyrics went with this-so unexpected. Liked the chord progression/strum too and love me some harmonies!! Nice take on the prompt.
@misterdemp Feb 2022
Love this sentiment and idea a ton. Gorgeous vocal and harmony. Captures a scene well, and allows me into a moment of simple joy and beauty.
@kevinmason Feb 2022
Mmmm.. This has a real "chop wood, carry water" feel to it. Just immersing ourselves in the day-to-day and the cleansing effect that has on us. I know exactly what you mean.
@winchperry Feb 2022
Yes, I know what you mean! Love this vibe. And your voice.
@dzdandcunfsd Feb 2022
That's a great chugging along strum pattern that fits this perfectly. Great harmonies in the refrain as well. Really enjoyed this for my first listen after some sleep! Great skirmish.
@mikehex Feb 2022
I love the subtlety of the refrain, the harmonies pull the listener in without a lot of fanfare... it feels very authentic.
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
This felt like winter to me, calm and contemplative, still, but not stagnant. Just waiting for the new beginnings to come.
@j8e2t56 Feb 2022
I gotta agree, so much here to like! It's got an infectious groove, and harmonies from you are always a treat. This being my first winter in retirement, I've been enjoying the "hunkering down." But that chugging guitar makes me think that winter won't last forever and spring will be arriving soon enough. I also loved the phrase "cabin fever is contagious!" Great song!
@dock Feb 2022
Great song! The easy feel invites the listener into your cabin fever space. good delivery with the guitar and vocals both.
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
I really like so many parts of this: harmonies, great guitar beat, your vocals are just the right amount of relaxed and focused, and the lyrics are sparse enough to let us think with enough detail to hang on. Really great skirmish.
@sheilerk Feb 2022
I really liked the harmonies. Nicely played and sung, and well written as well.
My favorite lines were "The fields are all white
like blank open pages
let’s go for a walk…cabin fever is contagious". But, it was all so well written it was hard to choose. Great skirmish!
@vivalarayna Feb 2022
+1 to what @metalfoot said about the theme of winter being a cleansing season in more ways than one. "Cabin fever is contagious" is a good line. Really enjoyed this listen.
@metalfoot Feb 2022
I love the theme of winter being a season of cleaning... in more than just a 'clean up the house' sense.
Very enjoyable playing and singing too. Cheers!