The Sky is But a Purple Haze

The sky is but a purple haze.

Afar a glimmer of sun appears

The crispy quiet, a steady calm,

has lain its peace upon the land.

The moon, he rests at noon and turns

his face to where his lover shines

and hails the life that she will bring.

I see them speak as parents, when

their children sleep, whisper a word

unheard that brings an understanding

smile, which warms their hearts in times

of cold brought on through life’s dismays

and promises a brighter world.

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The Crowning of a King

This morning, May 6, A.D. 2023, many witnessed the coronation of England’s King Charles III. As a devoted admirer of English history, the coronation this morning was something I had been anticipated for months, since the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II. I was up at four this morning to turn on the tv (or should I say the “telly”) to watch the procession to Westminster Abbey before the coronation began. I have been talking to many of my friends and coworkers in the past week asking if they were planning to watch the broadcast as it went out live. Often, I was met with the same question: “Why do you care? It doesn’t effect you.” It is true, as an American citizen, the rule of King Charles does not have any sway over my daily life, but I would contend that it also does not mean I should disregard the coronation for a number of reasons. Firstly, America was settled largely by the English and is built on English tradition. Our ideas of liberty, freedom fro...

Twelfth Night (January 5, 2023 A.D.)

The light is lower than it used. There was a time when it was near, yet as of late, o’er in the east I’ve seen and felt it move away. The air grows cold and day is turned to night. And now the only light is but the pale reflection from the sun, whose face we may not see. Yet from the dark, this light reborn will rouse this shadow world to life and westward travels back to us that death may die and light bring life.

Laudemus (Original Hymn)

This is a hymn that I wrote intended to be used as a call to worship. As believers gather to worship on the Lord's day, we are told that we are actually drawn up into heaven and standing in the presence of God. I wanted to write a hymn that reflected this both lyrically and musically.

Retrograde Motion

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