before the plastic,
the brittle cases closing
music in,
the bins held classic
style, artwork ennobled
by caring artists’ hands
on backgrounds telling stories.
the gentle liner notes
revealed substance,
lyrics sung by voices
scented in truth.
one can feel the style
the care of production,
with vinyl sleeved inside
carefully, so luminous
in soft light
and opened with delight,
played on turntables
whirring quietly,
with morning light
quieting conversation’s
respectful awakening.
The songs and art in this book are about our collective emergence after the pandemic and trauma of the last few years - comprised of 5 collections: World as Refuge, Where We Live, In Our Hands, Rhythms of Change and What We See & Sow.
Sandie May Angel :o)
Love Tinka