Did I tell you I write songs? Guess that makes me a songwriter. I don’t know about all that, but it’s something I like to do. Even more so, it’s something I need to do. To keep me sane, I suppose.
Anyway, about six years ago I wrote this one called “Mama Was Preachin’.” I didn’t get around to putting those words to music until a year ago. And a couple nights ago, at The Rosine Barn Jamboree, I finally shared it with a public audience.
I’d like to share it with you, both the words and the video. See, I’m a retired English teacher, and I always taught my students that except for your personal diary/journal, all writing is meant to be shared.
Of course, that’s easier said than done for some types of writing, particularly creative writing. It can be downright nightmarish to put your work out there for the whole world to see. To bare your soul, so to speak.
Here are the lyrics:
Now, before you ask, let me say this is not an autobiographical song. It is only loosely based on my rebel years.
I used the “what if” question to magnify this guy’s shame and desperation. These emotions make for a dark song, but I choose to lean on the hope that comes from the forgiveness he asks from his Lord.
Now, here is a link to my Notes of Blue FB page where I shared the YouTube video.
https://www.facebook.com/share/17amZT4fMP/?mibextid=wwXIfr
I apologize for the back and forth between my Notes of Blue social media platforms: blog/website, YouTube, and FB. I only began this endeavor four months ago and am still learning to navigate my way.
If I could have folks get anything from this song, it’s that no matter how far one strays from God, He will welcome one back.
No, I’m not a theologian or religious scholar, and, yes, the concept of forgiveness might be argumentative, but I don’t want to argue.
I just seek the forgiveness and love and eternity my savior offers, especially eternity for I have family and friends I wish to see again.
I’m sure you do, too.
