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  Kathleen Hannan

Songs for Our Journey 49

9/17/2020

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This song was born as fires burn throughout the western US and Canada, in a year that has been, as my partner and I like to say,
one pandemic after another. I know I am not alone in feeling a great deal of heartache, as well as a tremendous love for all beings on earth living through this challenging time.  This song is dedicated to all of us, that we may meet our many feelings from our own compassionate heart.  And get out the vote.  Love, Kathleen

River Of Tears
© K Hannan 2020

Will I drown in this river?
River of tears, oh the tears
I have found there's no way out of here
And now I fall on the ground
And wait for the strength
To weep, and weep, and weep

Oh will I burn in this fire?
Fire of hate, oh the hate
And we have found there's no way out of here
And now we fall on the ground
And find the strength
To breathe, and breathe and breathe

And will I die in this ocean?
Ocean of love, oh the Love
For I have found there's no way out of here
And now I fall on the ground
And rest in the strength
Of love, of love, of love

​And now we fall on the ground
And rest in the strength
Of love, of love, of love

 


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Karen Stewart
9/17/2020 06:58:19 am

Beautiful and profound.

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Laurel link
9/17/2020 08:18:46 am

This is lovely Kathleen. Thank you for capturing our sorrow and joy in a new song!

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Laura Cotterman
9/20/2020 07:47:58 pm

Oh!! How wonderful! Thank you for this.🙏🏽

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Kathleen Hannan
9/20/2020 10:03:57 pm

Hey Laura,
Thanks for your note on the song blog. I'm so glad the song touched you. Today I lay on the ground at Ayr Mount and listen to that song over and over again. When I got up the love in everyone around me was more evident than when I first lay down. Love, K

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Lyn Steuart link
9/25/2020 06:31:37 am

Beautiful song Kathleen. You music continues to fill my heart and soul and provides a much needed touchstone during these dark days in our country. Doing everything I can from home in support of saving our Democracy during this pandemic and your music helps me take care of myself in the process! Much love to you and so grateful you share your beautiful music with us! Lyn

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