This is my 1st Superskirmish this FAWM. I haven't done one in a long time! This was hosted by @Unpronounceable
and we had 3 choices. I did the "5 minute" choice to do something/nothing for 5 minutes then write about those 5 minutes. Thanks for the inspiration!
NOTE: jamkar will be providing music to this....stay tuned!
THE BIRDS STILL SING
I take a sip of my morning tea
And thank the warmth it brings me
Happy the sun decided to shine
It always seems to clear my mind
I step outside to measure the snow
Don’t even bother to put on a coat
My shoes don’t sink when I walk
I hear distant sounds of birds that talk
[ch]
Oh…despite the cold
The birds still sing
Busy with life
Getting ready for Spring
The stillness gives me
Room to think
And I smile
Knowing the birds still sing
I squint my eyes as the sun beats down
Amazed at the shine reflected all around
Tracks from the plow make bold patterns
And suddenly I know what really matters
[ch]
Oh…despite the cold
The birds still sing
Busy with life
Getting ready for Spring
The stillness gives me
Room to think
And I smile
Knowing the birds still sing
[br]
Another day to dream
Another day for hope
I don’t mind the chill on my cheeks
Because it makes my blood flow
Repeat ch
©2022 Kristi McKeever
@oswlek Mar 2022
This is outstanding. I wish I had my guitar in hand right now because I can feel the gears turning as I read. I love these types of contemplative pieces, and happy songs that are framed through a prism of prior damage. Great, great lyric.
Are you open to doing post-FAWM stuff?
@nancycunning Feb 2022
Oh, I was reading this one on my phone earlier when my phone died, maybe a reminder that I should listen to the birds too.
One detail I loved was that with the sun and the warmth from the tea, I was shocked that the singer had to go shovel snow. I love getting such clear pictures of place and senses. Nice write. Hope your words find their music.
@tjeff Feb 2022
I love the optimism in your lyric Kristi! Great story and take on the prompt - love how you expressed what you did in your "5 minutes." Good song potential here!
@hmstreetteam Feb 2022
The lyrics are keen observations and poetic in feeling.
@sw1n3flu Feb 2022
You've inspired me to take 5 mins break, follow suit and reset.
Enjoyed the flow of the lyrics and if Jamkar does do a version, looking forward to hearing them too!
@jamkar Feb 2022
This is lovely Kristi. May I sing it to music?
@cindyrella Feb 2022
Oh such an uplifting and pretty song! I need this today. Love write!
@richaaaay Feb 2022
Just a lovely five minutes you must have had. This is great stuff. Really conjures up a sense of time and place.