The September 2022 DIAMC prompt was to write a song based on the imagery and interpretation of a Tarot card with extra cool points for those  picking a Minor Arcana card and not using the standard Rider-Waite deck. Using a random online picker I was given the Queen of Cups. I cheated a bit with imagery - this was created using DALL.E (AI software which creates images from text prompts). 

I wrote a simple folk tune - just vocals and my bodhran from the below interpretation.

"Traditionally representing the energy of a Queen, this card portrays a sensitive, vulnerable, omniscient woman who offers unconditional love. She is supremely empathic - sometimes to a fault. Her caring nature exposes her to everybody else's emotions and needs."

Image: MichaelxDALL.E, Open AI

Queen of Cups

I’d heard it all from the Maître d'
Top Cats
Chief Whips
Debauchery
But my eyes filled
In my throat a lump
When he told me of The Queen of Cups

She comes each night to eat her fill
Fine wines
Fresh fare
Upon the bill
Yet her lips
Never taste a drop
No, this Queen she gives it up

Queen of Cups – golden hearted
Queen of Cups – own need thwarted
You are doomed to starve and fade
When nothing’s left to give away

I’d heard it all from the Maître d'
Film Stars
Small Gods
Debauchery
But my eyes filled
In my throat a lump
When he told me of The Queen of Cups

Queen of Cups – golden hearted
Queen of Cups – own needs thwarted
You are doomed to starve and fade
When nothing’s left to give away 
You are doomed to starve and fade
When nothing’s left to give away

Queen Of Cups DIAMC Demo

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So, what do you think of this idea?
Should I develop it further or not?
You can write in the comments which part/idea you liked the most. I am also happy for constructive feedback. I hope you enjoy this little demo/idea.

Was hältst du von diesem kleinen Stück?
Soll ich das weiter entwickeln oder nicht?
Schreib gern einen Kommentar, welcher Teil dir am Besten gefällt.
Für konstruktives Feedback aller Art bin ich auch immer offen.
Hoffe, dir gefällt diese kleine Demo/Idee.

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