In 2009 when I was writing and performing in a duo called Grapes Of Jade, I was also a single mom and an on-site manager of an apartment building. I felt spread thin but grateful to be able to provide for myself and my kids, and still play music. My co-writer Cari sent me this guitar part right around the time I heard about two separate stories of children in my immediate ecosystem that were in dangerous, heart-wrenching circumstances. I felt so deeply summoned to do something about it, and so helpless in what to do, or if it was even my place to take action. In hindsight it definitely was.

These lyrics are from the perspective of someone in great need. Someone pleading to be seen, to be heard, to be helped. This feels painfully relevant in our world today. May we reach out to those in need. May we not cower in self-doubt. May we act with courage and be of service wherever and whenever we can. ♥️🙏

A big thank you to Lis Viegas for her percussion prowess on this recording. What a gift you have an what a gift you are. 💎