Where do we go from here?

I saw the opportunity for a photo this passed weekend up in Turner Bend. We went camping (if you can call it that) this past weekend. There will be a few blog posts coming on what I learned from this experience. But as we were walking down to the kayak/canoe area, I looked over and saw this really scenic bridge and thought it lovely.

It reminded me of Bridges of Madison County. It reminded me of the journey. It reminded me of wondering what's on the other side and will it be just as adventuresome. It reminded me of one of my favorite songs from the musical Violet. If you ever get the chance to see this musical, it will not disappoint. It is a story set in the 1960's and a young 25 year old (or so) girl is getting on a bus headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma to find a televangelist faith healer who needs to heal her of her facial scar she received from an axe blade when she was a young girl, playing outside while her father chopped wood. They make stops all across the southern states and the music changes to match the location.

The music is eclectic and heart-felt. The story is powerful and timely. The journey is emotional and beautiful. And the themes are topical and poignant, even today, though it is set in the time of the Civil Rights movement of the 60's.

One of my favorite songs is "Let it Sing" and I thought I would include the lyrics here to remind me.

        Raise your foot now that’s the way
You’ll be movin’ on today
Raise the other put it down
Now you’re headed into town
Oh boy you got left, right
oh boy, ain’t that right

Got some years ahead to go
You’ll go free if you take it slow
Oh boy you got left, right
oh boy, ain’t that right

Two kinds of people in this world
Some say yes and some say no
Time to say which side you’re on
Eeeny meeny miney moe
Say yes and your adventure starts
Not always as expected
Say no you stay apart
But you stay protected

You’ve got to give your self a reason to rejoice
Cause the music you make counts for everything
Now every living soul has got a voice
You’ve got to give it room
And let it sing

My family never had too much
Made the best of every day
Ate what’s on our plates you know
Never threw a thing away
We left our nightmares on the shelf
Our dreams were on the table
Pass ‘em down and help your self
As long as you are able

My momma told me
Son forget what might have been
Give yourself a break whatever’s happening
Don’t let your spirit, son, come closing in
You gotta give it room and let it, let it sing
You gotta give it room and let it sing
Oh you gotta lift up your voice and sing

Got some years ahead to go
You’ll go free if you take it slow
Got some years it won’t be long
You’ll be free to sing your song

Oh boy you got left, right
Oh boy

Those precious little really folks like us enjoy
You can make your music from the simplest things
And though no one has got to tend your soul
You’ve got to give it room and let it
Let it sing.

 

Beautiful, eh? Yeah I thought so too. Go on with your day, let it sing, and whatever you do Make it an Adventure!