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Modernity

from Storydwelling by Heatherlyn

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Written following a visit to a small mountain village in Tanzania.
Vlog Reflection on the writing of "Modernity" at www.youtube.com/heatherlynmusic

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Modernity
maybe no always all it's cracked up to be
chased and ruled by economy
running it's pace drains my energy

What does it mean to be truly free in Western modernity?

No, there's no glamour in poverty
but there is beauty in simplicity
deep soul song and dusty dancing feet
resonate with my own heartbeat

I climbed the mountain through the acacia trees
witnessed the hard work of your hands in the sunflower fields
dined together at your table with home grown plantains
there's nothing of which you need to be ashamed

Overwhelmed by your rich hospitality
your wealth of kindness and generosity
as your guests, we were blessed
by an abundance of love
in a bowl of beans and ugali

What would it mean to be truly free
to live abundantly
in a globalized modernity?

Been paying debt since I was 23
life by math, much less by poetry
Vision of grand living on easy street
tons of stuff, but most is cheap
Counting the cost, there's so much we've lost
in building and paving, bills we are paying, trees we are shaving

We aim high for the "American Dream"
sacrifice our health and our family
work to own our own property and set up more boundaries

but you? you exude what it means to live happy
you overflow, overflow artistry
your welcome radiates sincerity

these would be an unfair exchange for prosperity

What does it means to live truly free
abundantly
with generosity
in the midst of modernity

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from Storydwelling, released September 13, 2011
Heatherlyn: vocals
Tyler Burkum: electric guitar
Aaron Fabbrini: upright bass
Zach Miller: drums

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Heatherlyn Denver, Colorado

Inspired by the irresistible way music connects and carries us, Heatherlyn has built an international community around songs, poetry, and gatherings designed to draw listeners deeper into their own stories & the stories of others. Her passion for the beautiful complexity of the human spirit is present in everything she creates, resonant in the soulful influences woven through her eclectic sound. ... more

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