Mid-afternoon, I sit at the table with my guitar, wandering through a song. My baby Ronan, in his playpen right by my side, reaches out and slaps my guitar. I say to him, “Be gentle with the guitar, Ronan, gentle.”
I play. I sing. I wander through rhyming words, making meaning in song. I sing:
You may find yourself new, and if you do, you may like it…
Ronan starts crabbing and carrying on, so I sing to him:
Please help me, all the way through, ’cause if you do, it may happen to you too.
He was receptive. Ronan is an intelligent being. I explained to him that I write and sing songs — if I do the work that is meaningful to me, I can enjoy being present and playful. We can enjoy being together a whole lot more by doing what we love. When we live in harmony and listen to each other, we can be together.
Wandering inside worked for both of us. He lifted me with inspiration and understanding, and I helped him settle down. I feel uplifted and supported with my family in on my wanderings.
Dan Shorb
August 15th, 2008 at 12:24 amprivate Party? your baby is AQT.
Aunt Mary
August 15th, 2008 at 2:20 pmWhat a loverly song ‘n’ post. Love, Mary
Sonic Anna
August 19th, 2008 at 6:20 pmAwesome! Beautiful! I think you’ve found a new dimension with the looping technique–can’t wait for the cd! Cheers and much love, Anna
scott packer
August 21st, 2008 at 2:18 pmWhat an amazing voice! - Scott
Lauren
August 27th, 2008 at 1:11 pmYou never cease to amaze me Shannon… You are a beautiful person, with an amazing, poetic, creative (I could go on and on)…. mind and voice. Listening to you makes me want to sing …