Five years ago exactly I was going through the worst time of my divorce life
And five years ago I had joined a choir
This song was one we were being taught my Jamie and his 1940s RAF moustache
And the choir couldn’t quite catch the power or the harmony
So Jamie told us to sing it one last time , in the cold village hall in Gwaenysgor , and as we did
He turned the lights off in the hall
Devoid of self consciousness, our choir sang beautifully
And when the lights flickered on most of the choir was crying
I will always remember that moment as it pulled me through the worst time in my life
And it’s a time that should be celebrated like Christmas
You made me cry. I'm so glad it helped you. Sending hugs and hoping you're feeling human again.
ReplyDeleteThe power of music and community!
ReplyDeleteI can only begin to understand how important the moment was for you and others in the choir. I listen to the song and read the accompanying post and the hairs on my arms stand on end and tears stream down my face.
ReplyDeleteYou are a gifted storyteller.
When the schedule lightens a little, you should return the choir.
ReplyDelete"To sing well you must lose yourself in the song." - Yorkshire Pudding
ReplyDeleteTears here, too. What glorious music and harmonies. I can imagine the awesome power of singing with the choir in the dark. I hope your schedule will soon allow you to have Tuesdays off so you can join choir again.
ReplyDeleteYou've made it 5 years and are living well (aside from that virus), beloved by many, and continue to be of service to your neighbors, friends, patients and clients. You are a survivor!
Hugs!
Just beautiful - the song, your story, the emotions they evoke. Thank you. xx
ReplyDeleteA lesson, maybe? The bigger the emotions, the louder we should sing?
ReplyDeleteSinging in a choir has many benefits and is great for building community and friendship.
ReplyDeleteThink of all the changes that have happened in 5 years. You are a very accomplished individual and must be proud of all the strides you have made and continue to make. New career is next.
I've thought about joining a choir, but I have to find one that doesn't mind me singing off-key.
ReplyDeleteWondering how you are doing? Less sick, I hope.
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A moment in time that changes one's life. I agree, celebrate like there is no tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYou could go around singing all the time and should, it can and should lift your spirits and make you better. Music is healing for all involved. Your pets included.
DeleteIt’s been a long five years for you. You’ve made a good life for yourself and should be proud. Hugs.
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Such rich and stunning music. And oh those solos! I needed this this morning.
ReplyDeleteSurvival Day?
ReplyDeleteOnce, upon the road, I came upon a lad
ReplyDeleteSinging in a voice three times his size
When I asked him why, he told me he was sad
And singing always made his spirits rise
So that's what simple folk do, I surmise
A little Camelot moment - Bel Ami
Dark times are the pits. I'm glad the choir supplied a chink of light. xx
ReplyDeleteI close my eyes and can almost feel myself in that scene you describe.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a tough week all told; I needed to hear that. Magnificent. I can imagine the emotion needed to sing that, not many of us in the Western world have to sing for water nor does our lives depend on the granting of finding it. Powerful stuff. I hope you have turned the corner and are feeling much more human.
ReplyDeleteTingling on the back of my neck...Kath x
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