These song lyrics and art are tales, tides and twinkling lights - tunes telling stories of warmth and sun, city and sand, paths that lead, and the coins we can keep in the Karma Bank. Spirit's been bypassed for sorrow, dreaming of a better tomorrow ... They are also evocative songs about living in this time, seeking serenity, and appreciating what we have. They are additionally about going after beauty so that it's a part of our space.
They are tales, tides and twinkling lights - tunes telling stories of warmth and sun, city and sand, paths that lead, and the coins we can keep in the Karma Bank. Spirit's been bypassed for sorrow, dreaming of a better tomorrow ... They are also evocative songs about living in this time, seeking serenity, and appreciating what we have. They are additionally about going after beauty so that it's a part of our space.
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Food for the Soul - Amazon
There is an obvious synergy with nature in all of the pages within Karma Bank. I'm very sensitive to lyrics in music. For me, songs should be like poetry. Chiemi captures her raw emotion throughout the pages and the dated entries have it read a bit like a diary. The timing of this book is particularly crucial as you can tell Chiemi dug deep during the pandemic and pulled out all the stops. The artwork is amazing, as I believe it's all local artists. Candid photos of Chiemi make it feel like her personal journal and not a corporate production. The book is intimate. If you enjoy this type of experience, I highly suggest you grab a copy. It's a beautiful work by someone with passion and courage.
Note: Since my husband's cancer surgery 4/25/05, this book content has been integrated into the public speaking content for audiences interested in a sassy approach to personal and/or community awareness events. Another chapbook on intimate love poet
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