i (from hyacinth) by Cecilia Livingston

Poetry by Duncan McFarlane
no voices now
against the night
the stars arrayed
as animals
as signs of life
the laurels breathe
their lullabies
this too shall pass
beyond, behind
I have always
always, mother held you dear-
and always held
you in my thoughts
now you may sleep
but I must dance
Laura Strickling (soprano)
Daniel Schlosberg (piano)
Music for Food Benefit Concert
December 6, 2023
Guarneri Hall
Chicago, IL
Video by Mike Grittani
Audio by Charlie Post