So unlike us 
More like the sun
burning presence
Holy One
Prize of heaven
on golden throne
Just a glimpse and
all must fall
face to the floor

both Spirit and the Bride say come
the Lamb was slain the war is done
and all are blessed who harken to the call
take part in the banquet 

Revelation Chap20-22

Face To The Floor

Liner Notes:
This is my first song for the month.  I loved this skirmish prompt from  and Liz's take on it resonated with me deeply. (FYI, a "Skirmish" is a group songwriting sprint. A time is announced, a prompt given, and then everyone has 1 HOUR to write a song.)

Liz says: I’m so grateful that Tara brought her beautiful music and insightful sensibility to create this moving gorgeous song from lyrics I quickly wrote for a skirmish. Her tweaks and nuanced delivery elevated the poignancy I was trying to convey.

Lyrics
If That Were To Happen 
©️Liz Petty and Tara Craig 2024 

C 
when I dream about the future 
I dream about us 
about growing old together 
with deep lasting love…. 
but then I wake up and wonder 
if that will be enough 
it’s not you it's the future 
that I can't trust… 

V1 
maybe I’ll grow more hair 
on my chin than my head 
if that were to happen 
would you still love me then? 

maybe I’ll forget that 
you were ever my wife 
if that were to happen 
what would become of our life? 

PC 
maybe oh maybe 
we were meant to be 
but baby oh baby 
that’s not up to me 

C 
when I dream about the future 
I dream about us 
about growing old together 
with deep lasting love…. 
but then I wake up and wonder 
if that will be enough 
it’s not you it's the future 
that I don't trust… 

V1 
maybe I’ll stumble 
into the depths of despair 
if that were to happen 
would you ever find me there? 

maybe I’ll see you out 
in another’s arms 
if that were to happen 
would I live without warmth? 

PC 
maybe oh maybe 
we were meant to be 
but baby oh baby 
that’s not up to me 

C 
when I dream about the future 
I dream about us 
about growing old together 
with deep lasting love…. 
but then I wake up and wonder 
if love will be enough 
it’s not you it's future 
that I don't trust… 

B 
maybe we’ll grow old together 
with deep and lasting love 
but even if that doesn’t happen 
 I’ll know this love was enough 

  OUTRO 
 oh even if that doesn’t happen   
I know this love was enough 
I know this was enough

The Future - FAWM 2024 demo

A reminder to get out of my head, have fun and play!

Skirmish prompt: Play

(A "Skirmish" is a group songwriting sprint. A time is announced, a prompt given, and then everyone has 1 HOUR to write a song.)

Get Outta Your Way - FAWM 2024 demo

TW: sexual assault, violence 

Liz's original liner notes: 
I saw the forum thread “give me a title” and ran with a title I just saw by @miltz as it made me a remember the dark and traumatic night of my high school graduation party…. Lots of truth to the story but the river name has been changed and no one died. There is a Killsnake River in Wisconsin. 


Tara's notes: I almost didn't write for these lyrics because the subject matter felt too heavy. Then I realized that's exactly why I needed to write. Stories like this should not be carried alone. 

Killsnake River
©️Liz Petty and Tara Craig 2024

borrowed kisses in a stolen car 
on the bank of the Killsnake River 
as cold rain was pouring down 
ominous clouds grew thicker 

stolen pistol on a borrowed breast 
on the bank of the Killsnake River 
as his body pressed hard against her 
he ripped open her zipper 

borrowed hours in a stolen night 
on the bank of the Killsnake River 
as she struggled he bit her deep 
she cried with fear and shivered 

stolen chances on the borrowed land 
on the bank of the Killsnake River 
as the car rolled through mud when 
she pushed the clutch and shifter 

borrowed dangers of a stolen time 
on the bank of the Killsnake River 
as the car plunged in the water 
she was the only strong swimmer

Killsnake River - FAWM 2024 demo

Off the Ground

In a hotel room in Dallas
On the Fourth of July
Strumming on a rented six string
To drown out the highway noise

Your cat opens the cabinets 
and tracks litter everywhere
But I’m grateful for Hope’s company
Her and Jamison make a great pair

And I hate that I was mean 
On that night when I first got to town
But you poured gasoline 
Lit the match, burned your whole life down
And now it’s up to me
To pick what’s left of you off the ground

I drove you to the ER
At the advice of the doctor at the urgent care
Then I emptied your apartment 
Carried it down three flights of stairs 

You don’t feel like talking
And I don’t blame you at all
I get up from the window seat 
To help you change your hospital gown

And I hate that I was mean 
On that night when I first got to town
But you poured gasoline 
Lit the match, burned your whole life down
And now it’s up to me
To pick what’s left of you off the ground

Flying with hope
To our childhood home
Where you can heal 
Where you won’t be alone

And I hate that I was mean 
On that night when I first got to town
But you poured gasoline 
Lit the match, burned your whole life down
And now it’s up to you
To pick what’s left of you off the ground

Off The Ground - FAWM 2024 demo

I recorded this spoken word on 1/1/16. 
ALL the words written in this spoken word are my own. -Emilee Craig ©

The instrumental music is Eminem "When I'm Gone" I do not own the copyright to his song. 

Spoken WORD "Heart BEATING!" -Emilee Craig © 1/1/16

Covers

Skinny Love Cover

Katelyn Bair's Album

Selah - Original

This is a poem I wrote a while back about my mom passing (Nov. 13th 2017) and how it's affecting me. Please give it a listen. I think you will really like it. Thank you all so much for your support and love. I love each one of you beautiful souls. I'm finally back recording again after 1 year. 

Emilee Craig©️2018

Beautiful Change

"Heaven"

I am a published poet, a coffee addict, have tattoos, love my family, non-denominational Christian, lived in South Africa.

Spoken WORD "Heart BEATING!" -Emilee Craig © 1/1/16

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