The first day of 7in7 and I come up with a very simple bluegrass sonnet.  I am not a bluegrass singer. Nor I am a great singer or guitar player but oh well.

Really wish I had a banjo and high tenor like Ralph Stanley! Anyway. Used a Wii mic in my computer (thus the feedback) and my guitar input plug. Added some digital strings for kicks. My son help me record.

The lyrics are better than the singing and playing so check them out:

v1
There came a time I had to chose
What road to walk which path to use
I weighed my thoughts in shifty scales
and filled my mind with lofty tales

The grass got wet beneath my feet
I let my pulse rise to the beat
Swells of guilt and swells of pride
Dripped a truth I could not hide

chorus:
The day was bright, the air was clear
The locust rang his wings with fear
I gave my heart a leap and shove
to yield and break to new found love
The willow wept, the cherry bloomed
The clouds eclipsed the waning moon
and all at once my time had come
to lose my way and be undone

refrain:
and night falls like rain on a soul
darkness pours out heaven’s bowl
fumbling twisting turning within a lie
there I kneel and there I die

v2
Then I gathered all my tears
Drawing breath between their fears
I placed my heart inside your hands
And in your eyes saw distant lands

The climb was hard the labor long
The fireflies sang their brightest song
I let the years spill away
surging forth a brand new day

chorus


Undone

After visiting the National Museum of Haiti today, this song of freedom is what I came up for day #2.  I cried over some of the lyrics and it is my prayer for this land I love so dearly.

(Better suited for a male singer so give me some grace. Especially with the creole parts.)

Lyrics:
Oh these mountains beyond mountains in your eyes
will fall on their face The King is coming back
Look past the storms for soon you will dwell
In a perfect home away from this hell

Rise up
Oh Haiti claim His fame
The kingdom is here
So let us draw near
Let true freedom reign
Rise up
Rise up
Rise up for the King 

He’ll take you home in perfect peace and joy
without the heavy chain
Jesus blood bore all your sin, your pain and sorrow
so rise up for him and sing

chorus

You are stronger than this I know
You been through deep valleys low
where water does not flow
You are braver than I can be
facing mountains of tragedy
bound in ships across the sea
But now it’s time to enter 

chorus

Leve
Ayiti di nom’l
pran plas ou
peyi we isit la
libete kounye a
leve 
leve
leve kanpe pou wa nou an





Rise Up

Day #3 of 7in7
a soft acoustic worship song inspired by Psalm 77  (rough recording on iphone) 

Hear me Lord
Answer me for I am poor
Guard my life
For I am yours and you are mine

You oh God are forgiving and good
You abound in love to all who wait for you
Hear my prayer and
Listen to my cry of mercy
When I am in distress
I call to you whoah
Because I know you will always answer me

Spirit reign 
Spirit move
Spirit wash this heart anew
Spirit love
Spirit guide 
I need you more than this life

Don’t want to leave this place all broken inside
Don’t want to close my mind because of my pride
I want you arms to take ahold of my soul
give me back all the that the darkness stole


Spirit Reign

Co-written with my 15 yr old son, Jadon. He wanted to introduce me to D&B. Not sure I get it but...grab a glowstick and enjoy.

Peace

Day #5 of 7in7 I was being eaten alive by mosquitos recording this song and I wish I wasn't so tired. Poorly played but still a cool song.

Dreams

simple little praise song. rain from hurricane sandy in the background.

Many times I've turned my back
The cords of death had a hold of my soul
You came and gave me new life
Now I'm free to live for you

I love you, Lord
You are so good to me, my God
I worship you
Take my life all I have is yours

Oh, this world has nothing for me
I don't care what they say
All the riches can't compare to you
And the blessing of that glorious day

Every part of me just keeps on singing
Every time that I think You
You're my rock, I'll just keep on clinging
There is nothing that's too difficult for you to do


April Salvant