The Greatness of Life

from A Bird's Heart by Joni Davis

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The greatness of life is dependent upon
The way the light shines through their bloody beating hearts
I’m the mother of many a child
Who's died in my arms living life too wild

The greatness of life is dependent upon
The changing ways of the wind
There’s those in heels and there’s those in suits
Working twelve hours a day with nothing to look forward to

The greatness of life is dependent upon
The rags of hope I tie tight around my wrists
I’m an old woman sitting in the park
I’m warm in the day and I’m shivering in the dark

The greatness of life is dependent upon
The good Lord’s will and may his will be done
In the light we can all be free
I just take from the Lord what he gives to me

The greatness of life is dependent upon
The sweetness of breath in my song
The great wheels are twisting they’re turning and smoking
And we’re all trying to breathe without choking

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from A Bird's Heart, released January 1, 2008

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Joni Davis California

Joni Davis is a Northern California based musician, cook, baker and teacher. She has self-released two albums , written music for two independent films , and has played her music around the west coast of the United States, England and the Netherlands. Joni's music is inspired by being uncomfortably human on this magnificent planet. ... more

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