Running Rivers (Alternative Version)

In the Cavern of Ash, Elara confronts the remnants of her mother’s memory, transforming the echoes of the past into a lasting bond. By letting go of what no longer serves her, she forges a new connection that transcends time, guiding her onward in her journey.

In the heart of the cavern, where the shadows breathe,
I walked through the remnants of all that we leave.
Ashes to ashes, where stories have slept,
I felt the presence of a mother I never met.

Your name was a whisper in the tales he’d tell,
Of a love that lingered, where memories dwell.
But in the silence of the cavern’s core,
I knew I had to let go, to find something more.

From the ash, I forge a bond that time can’t sever,
A chain of light that will hold us forever.
Letting go, I find you anew,
In the heart of the flame, where our spirits grew.

As I walked through the echoes, where your voice was faint,
I felt the grief, the love, the joy, and the taint.
Stories faded in the fire’s breath,
But in the letting go, I found life in death.

I see you now, not just as a tale,
But as the strength in the wind, the song in the gale.
In this cavern of ash, where shadows loom,
I release the past and let the future bloom.

In the forge of resolve, where the past is remade,
I see the chain of light in the fire’s cascade.
No longer a memory that flickers and fades,
But a bond of spirit, where no darkness invades.

I feel your presence in the quiet night,
A guiding star, a gentle light.
Through the ashes, I carry you near,
In every step, you are here.

From the ash, I forge a bond that time can’t sever,
A chain of light that will hold us forever.
Letting go, I find you anew,
In the heart of the flame, where our spirits grew.

As I emerge from the cavern, light in my chest,
I know our bond is more than a quest.
You walk beside me, in the quiet and the loud,
A presence eternal, unbroken and proud.

The past has shaped, but no longer confines,
For in the ash, our love now shines.
Together we rise, in the light we’ve found,
An eternal bond, where our spirits are bound.

Ashes to ashes

Echoes In The Cavern Of Ash

Until Your Heart Believes       Lyrics and music by Mike Dampf © August, 2024         Flute - Becky Sora; Bass - David Leadbitter; Vocals Jerneja Medved and Mike Dampf

I can see you hurt
I can read the signs
You smile through loneliness
like winter sun through the pines
this kind of wound is slow to heal
and I know how it feels

One light is on long before the dawn
a half moon rises and then it's gone
soft wind rustles the willow leaves
dreamless, until your heart believes

I see you nearly every day
your eyes say it all
it's just 'Hello' and then you look away
like you hit some kind of wall
Sure, you're fine, nothing's been revealed
but I know how it feels

Look at me
look at you
we shouldn't be alone anymore

Until Your Heart Believes

One More Chance

Dinosaurs

Another older man song. Sorry. I'm an older man. Maybe someone out there can relate to this song of reflection.

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Sweetness And Light

some nice chill music for you when you just need to zone out 

Gladiator

When God made butterflies,
the devil grew quite jealous
of these divine flits of fancy,
and so he crafted a like creature,
to inhabit the darkness.

Furry, brown and white,
grey and dappled night dancers,
which he set free in the world,
to rule his dark domain.

But when they saw the brightness
that could not touch them,
and make them as beautiful as
their daytime counterparts
who snoozed in the beds of tulips,
they flung themselves suicidally
into any light they could find.

Each hoping for a transformation
from the devil’s shunned design.
Alas they burned up against
the incandescent glass and fell
wingless to perish in non-heavenly bodies
under the hungry beaks of the birds.

Thus back into hell they go,
where the devil pins their souls,
to another set of dark wings,
to waste on porch lights,
and streetlamps in their endless
futile attempts to be something
better in the hierarchy of life




Art~Whimsically Yours Studio-(C)-2024
collab & photo credit to: suno

When God Made Butterflies. by Matthew F. Blowers III

We believe in the power of music to reach out to others, offering solace and a sense of belonging. Our lyrics explore the complexities of life, family, philosophy, spirituality, and the myriad emotions that define our journey. Through our music, we aim to shed light on the strategies of coping, the importance of resilience, and the unwavering belief in a brighter tomorrow.

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