Sometimes a song is born into fruition in a fluid moment of ease and rhythm. Other times, it grows slowly, unsure how it wants to be formed.

Perhaps it’s fitting that a song inspired by the writing prompt Wind is one that perplexes me. It makes me want to shift it around, play with the possibilities of sound and imagery.

"Hands in My Hair" was inspired (in part) by @killerwhale's #artofmusic theme this week: Wind.

I wrote the first line of this song with that theme in mind, and it grew like a vine from there.

“The wind is like hands in my hair…”

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The current version of the lyrics can be found in my recent Celf Challenge post, which includes a prelude to the song, if you will, where the dream invites the dreamer to remember the stars, as well as a quote that speaks to my soul every time.

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Accepting the process.

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Yes, I already released this video in that post, but I originally wrote the song for this contest, then got it on video and wasn’t happy with it. So I wrote it into the #celfchallenge post, playing with the lyrics and the dream to find the direction I want to go.

I decided I would just submit a cover for the Art of Music instead.

But so many people said they liked this song, even in it’s infancy, that I figured I should at least post it to the contest that inspired it… even if I’ve waited so long it’s probably late. I've been slipping on Steem, but have been a really good mom, so... better late than never.

For those of you who have already given me such kind comments on this song, thank you! 💖💖💖

I think this music will evolve, and I’m interested to see the different directions it takes. It is a waltz, after all. I wonder where it will dance, and what players will step up to contribute to the creation.

Something I’ve learned as an artist, but especially in writing and songwriting, is that the creation is only partially mine. My muses surprise me, often.

Cloud Blood by Ani DiFranco.

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Figure I should do two entries in one. A song for the South Wind and one for the North?

Here is the cover I was going to submit. I love playing this song! Ani DiFranco is one of my favourite artists. This song has wind in it in this line:

“Stop at the top of the ridge just to feel the wind / in my Rand McNally.”

I can totally imagine being on a solo road trip like Ani, pulled over with the window open, looking at my map to make sure I’m on the right track.

I hope you enjoyed that. :)

Whatever happens, keep singing your song!

Peace. @katrina-ariel

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Author bio: Katrina Ariel is an old-soul rebel, musician, tree-hugging yogini, and mama bear to twins. Author of Yoga for Dragon Riders (non-fiction) and Wild Horse Heart (romance), she's another free-spirit swimming in the ocean of Steemit.

dragon art: Liiga Smilshkalne

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