Tuesday, September 15, 2026

John Prine - Far From Me (Live From Sessions at West 54th)

 


As the cafe was closing
On a warm summer night
And Cathy was cleaning the spoons
The radio played the "Hit Parade"
And I hummed a long with the tune
She asked me to change the station
Said the song just drove her insane
But it weren't just the music playing
It was me that she was trying to blame.

And the sky is black and still now
On the hill where the angels sing
Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle
Looks just like a diamond ring
But it's far, far from me

Well, I leaned on my left leg
In the parking lot dirt
And Cathy was closing the lights
A June bug flew from the warmth he once knew
And I wished for once I weren't right
Why we used to laugh together
And we'd dance to any old song.
Well, ya know, she still laughs with me
But she waits just a second too long.

And the sky is black and still now
On the hill where the angels sing
Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle
Looks just like a diamond ring
But it's far, far from me

Well, I started the engine
And I gave it some gas
And Cathy was closing her purse
Well, we hadn't gone far in my beat-up old car
And I was prepared for the worst.
"Will you still see me tomorrow?"
"No, I got too much to do."
Well, a question ain't really a question
If you know the answer too.

And the sky is black and still now
On the hill where the angels sing
Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle
Looks just like a diamond ring
But it's far, far from me

Monday, September 14, 2026

let tomorrow come slow

 















Life rises, life falls,
Like waves that kiss the shore.
Some days bring sunshine,
Some days ask for more.
I won’t lose today
Chasing tomorrow’s fears;
I’ll laugh, love, and linger,
And treasure these passing years.
For every stage is a story,
A moment I won’t outgrow
So I’ll live where my feet are,
And let tomorrow come slow.

by Claudia Olumba
ai art by me

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

Embracing the Season Within












 

Embracing the Season Within
As autumn quietly unfolds,
may we find the time to notice
the colours changing all around us,
and the quiet changes taking place within.
May golden leaves remind us
that letting go can be beautiful,
that every season has its purpose,
and every ending carries a seed of new beginnings.
May we welcome softer mornings,
gentler skies,
and listen to the whispers of our hearts
beneath the rustling trees.
For just as nature changes
without fear of what will be,
may we too embrace our seasons,
growing, releasing,
and learning to trust the unfolding.
And as the world turns slowly
towards the stillness of winter,
may we pause, breathe, and be grateful
for all that this season brings.
May we find beauty in the changing colours,
courage in our own transformation,
and peace in the knowledge
that change is not an ending,
but an invitation to begin anew.
'Embracing the Season Within' by Spirit of a Hippie
Mary Anne Byrne
~ Art by Maja Lindberg
Source: Spirit of a Hippie on Facebook

Thursday, September 10, 2026

a glorious new day

 


At times we wonder if we can do this,
When the road ahead seems steep,
Maybe we've been strong for too long
or our hopelessness runs too deep.

Each day seems long and arduous,
And lethargy becomes the norm,
It's as if we have been battered by life,
And living through a storm.

But sometimes from out of nowhere
There comes a distant voice,
Telling you that 'you've got this'
You really have no other choice..

So you take out your umbrella,
And face the storm full on,
It's then you begin to realise,
You were coping all along.

The road ahead has straightened out,
And now the storm has passed,
Your heart starts to feel a little lighter,
You've come through the worst, at last.

The rain has now dried up,
You can put your umbrella away,
And walk on with your head held high,
Into a glorious new day ...

By Serendipity Corner 
C.E. Coombes for Serendipity Corner
Art by Bina S

Source: Serendipity Corner on Facebook