i can see the sun

Last November I started making alot of playlists of my favorite music and I went through this very in depth focused period in my paintings at the same time, even before I knew I wanted to do a website. I felt so comfortablely cocooned listening to some particular songs over and over again. One of them was ” I Can See The Sun in Late December ” by Roberta Flack written by Stevie Wonder (he wrote the song for her!!!) I couldn’t stop listening to this song. It’s almost 13 minutes long and it is a beautiful piece of artistic genius. I loved this song as a child and it reminds me of me and my Dad dancing in the living room. I would sing in my highest voice “I CAN SEE THE SUN” and all the lalalas. The melody of this song is entrancing, it softens you as it moves like tickles up my spine. I would hear this song in my sleep as if i was trying to purposely give myself an earworm. I couldn’t help it I just listening and sang, and painted like so many beautiful paintings that are now some of my favorites. The lyrics comfort me like a love letter.

I can see the sun in late December
I see forgotten treasures ‘neath the sea
Tides that defeat identity
Washing away the beauty that was in your mind
I can hear the sounds you don’t remember
The sounds of birds and bees in harmony
Chords being blown by a gentle breeze
Making the perfect melody you left behind

When I heard about her passing I was so brokenhearted 😢 immediately needed to breakout all her work for a listening binge. To most wonderful Roberta Flack, my dear you are a treasure in my heart forever thank you for being on this earth and making such tender music for us. You will truly be missed

~Restful prayers and gratitudes