Steemit Open Mic week #78 (my first entry) - Morning Light (Original Song)

This is my first entry for STEEMIT OPEN MIC.
I have been intending to join this initiative since I was told about it on my first introduction post :) as a project that brings the musician's community of Steemit all together. During these weeks it has also helped me to discover and connect with fellow artists so I am honoured to be part in it for the first time this week.

Some background story about the song

This is a very old song, first drafts of it late from early 90s with my old keyboard and a cassette recorder and that is why it is also a rather simple one. It was formally included in one compilation and then I rescued it in my second album. But as I was a song writer by a younger self it has always been special to me.
When I was a child I used to have Night Horrors and hide beneath the blanket waiting for the light of day. I don't know what's so magical about the blanket of a child, as it can give you the super-power of protection, but there I was, scared and praying for the light to come. I suffer of a sleep disorder called Sleep Paralysis (It causes a particular kind of nightmares as body and mind gets out of sync during the phases of sleep and awareness). I will cover this in another post but this frightening experience actually inspired the "spectral" tone of many of my drawings and songs.

I spent so many times afraid waiting for the dawn to cast some light. But the light always returned.

Through the years the meaning of the song has somehow changed along with me while I grew up. No matter how dark it is, the sun always comes up. We must cope cycles of light and shadow they come and go just like day and night... The song also talks about accepting that sometimes there are things we can't control, but we must understand and learn to cope and not become bitter, sad or blame ourselves if things don't turn the way we had expected. Our struggles also shape us the way we are, we learn from all our experiences both sides of the specter... not blinding light, not ominous blackness. Remember that in-between is not dull grey but iridescent silver.

As you know besides a musician I am an illustrator, and all my music projects have my own drawings. Below one of my own illustrations for "The Underliving" illustrated music album, inspired in this song.

Below : me learning to sleep again, learning to dream too. Through the years I've learned to befriend my fears and understand them. But I will cover that in another post in the near future. I can sleep uncovered now. I'm not that scared little child anymore but I remember her. She still resonates in my spirit, and this song remains meaningful to me. Its meaning now is also slightly different... Be patient, hope, hold on and "dry your eyes, child" kindle a smile and if it gets dark remember light is always on the way

This songs makes me remember who I was, that "little me" but also who I am now

Yes, it's a sad song, but also a hopeful one... Just hold on! wait for the light!

And let go...
Time might ease that weight upon your heart
You need to take the burden off your shoulders, so you can feel your wings again

Morning Light (Don't delay) LYRICS

Dry your eyes, oh lost child,
No one heard you cry
Hold still, time might ease
Night can trick you when darkness brings
that old forgotten fear
It drinks you to the marrow, a load that doesn't allow
your feet to run away
And lies spread on lies, but no one seems to care,
at least it looks that way...
I know the sun will rise, and it will shine the same
for sinners and for saints...
I guess I have to learn
the lessons life may bring
the way that things can turn
Face your fate
even if it's unfair
there's no one you can blame
And lies spread on lies
and no one seems to care
at least it looks that way...
I know the sun will rise, and it will shine the same
for sinners and for saints...
oh Morning Light... don't delay!

So in this life we can't take anything for granted... but be sure "light" is on the way as long as the Earth keeps on spinning. And in the morning you find yourself in a brand new day... full of new possibilities.
Learn to brace your soul too for the shadows, because that is the balance, the duality of things. Remember that you can only see the trembling flickering light of the stars at night. So understanding your sorrow doesn't have to be a bad thing and it can be a sign of caring, it can channel beauty too.

I found a way to convey this moments into songs, and I understand their purpose.

Thanks very much for listening. If you like it please, write your opinions below.

Thanks also to @luzcypher and @pfunk for making this contest possible and in advance to the judges pannel @krystle , @passion-ground , @meno, @soundlegion and @verbal-d for any feedback on it.

Also: little reminder today THU 29th of March 20:00 CEST I will do a dlive show. If you like it feel free to request it live.

Thanks immensely everyone for your support... Just celebrating 2 months on Steemit! what a best way but sharing my first open mic and a dlive the same day? Thanks to each one of my followers and to whoever that has shared their feedback and kindness. Also special mention to @helpie and my helpienauts family for their support giving me a shoal where this minnow feels like belonging to in this "ocean so vast". Also to @isaria for the her encouragement too to join this contest. So here I am and hope you like it!.

Song, illustration and pictures in this article are copyrighted to me

Priscilla Hernandez
singer-songwriter & illustrator
http://yidneth.com