202. Ribbon 11: Listening

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Lyrics ​& Links to the original episodes for the songs in this ribbon.

 

 

110. The Crow Calls

by Maggie Wheeler

 

1. The crow calls,

the sun falls;

they know the rhythm,

the rhythm of it all.

(2x)

 

2. We are the only ones

who have forgotten 

how to listen,

we’re the only ones

who have forgotten

how to listen.

We are the only ones

who have forgotten

how to listen,

the earth 

is calling us to

open up our ears.

 

3. Put your hands in the dirt,

let’s heal the hurt.

The earth is waiting

for us to do the work,

do the work!

(2x)

 

22. When the Water Is Glass Calm

by Paul Barton

 

1. When the water is glass calm,

the stillness cradles life.

 

2. The sun rises slowly,

pealing through the trees,

bringing colour to the sky.

 

3. Listen, listen,

to the small sounds

of this new day.

 

194. Hildegard's Song

by Barbara McAfee

based on words of Hildegard of Bingen

There is music

in, in all things;

but we can't hear it

​until we sing.

 

118. Listen In

by Jennie Pearl

Listen in

​Here I am

this is my center

What is mine, What is mine?

We're learning how to reach for each other

may we reach

may we teach

Through the blurred lines,

The pain and confusion,

may we reach

may we teach

 

60. Just As You Are

by Lea Morris

Just as you are, without changing a thing.

Just as you are, I accept you.

I see you, I hear you, I

welcome you in; just as you are.

Just as you are.

 

191. Another World

Patricia Norton

text from My Seditious Heart, p.204 

by Arundhati Roy

Another world

is not only possible,

she is on her way.

On a quiet day,

I can hear her breathing.

 

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