Sing For Water - Ise Oluwa.mov


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 

21 comments:

  1. You made me cry. I'm so glad it helped you. Sending hugs and hoping you're feeling human again.

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  2. The power of music and community!

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  3. I 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.
    You are a gifted storyteller.

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  4. When the schedule lightens a little, you should return the choir.

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  5. "To sing well you must lose yourself in the song." - Yorkshire Pudding

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  6. Barbara Anne11:44 pm

    Tears 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.
    You'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!

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  7. Just beautiful - the song, your story, the emotions they evoke. Thank you. xx

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  8. A lesson, maybe? The bigger the emotions, the louder we should sing?

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  9. Singing in a choir has many benefits and is great for building community and friendship.
    Think 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.

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  10. I've thought about joining a choir, but I have to find one that doesn't mind me singing off-key.

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  11. Anonymous12:55 am

    Wondering how you are doing? Less sick, I hope.

    Ceci

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  12. A moment in time that changes one's life. I agree, celebrate like there is no tomorrow!

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    1. You 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.

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  13. Anonymous7:16 am

    It’s been a long five years for you. You’ve made a good life for yourself and should be proud. Hugs.
    weavinfool

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  14. Such rich and stunning music. And oh those solos! I needed this this morning.

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  15. Anonymous8:05 am

    Once, upon the road, I came upon a lad
    Singing 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

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  16. Dark times are the pits. I'm glad the choir supplied a chink of light. xx

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  17. I close my eyes and can almost feel myself in that scene you describe.

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  18. Jo in Auckland9:09 pm

    It'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.

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  19. Anonymous12:17 pm

    Tingling on the back of my neck...Kath x

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