Skunkape Revival

Went with Bryan, Amanda and Mike to see David Wilcox last night.
What an uplifting, moving and unique show! And everybody seemed to share the same opinions. Dave has a way of mixing a lot of therapy with his music - helping everybody drain all that "ragwater and blue ruin" that seeps into your mind.
David rarely talks directly about God during his shows - but it's almost always there - just underneath, just past the edges. His is a playful kind of invitation - come and see - see what this "big love" is all about - see that life can be a whole lot more than it is now... come see that this whole incarnation is a wonderful adventure, a sacred romance and a worthwhile journey.

I know this is a longer post, but endulge me - what few readers are out there. Here are the lyrics to one of David's newest songs - as of yet, unpublished. It's called the Hard Part. And this is the poetry that spoke to my heart at 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2004.

I see the look that's in you eye that says I must keep most of me inside 'cause
You'd never love me if I didn't hide the secrets of my heart
Well I'm not here for the surface stuff I just get bored with all that fluff
So show me the edges even if it's rough and let the real love start

You think your shame and deep disgrace is more than I can bear
But you can go to your darkest place and I will meet you there
I'm strong enough to take it and I know what you've been through
You've got a whole heart give me the hard part I can love that too

You look at me with some surprise and I see the doubt that's in your eyes
Like something deep inside you cries with a hunger to be known
Like a tiger born in a city zoo there's been no place for what's inside of you
You try to live like the others do, but it leaves you so alone

I know you think that the heat of your pain is more than I could stand
Burn it all in one big flame and I will hold it in my hand
I'm strong enough to take it and I know what you've been through

You've got a whole heart give me the hard part I can love that too
Now your eyes well up with tears as desire mixes with your fears
After so many wounded years can you long for what you've missed?
You want a cool breeze to dance with your flame

And a long-lost lover who knows your true name
And a secret garden beyond this shame and it all comes down to this:
You think your drowning hope will die in a sea without a shore
I can drink that ocean dry and still come back for more

I'm strong enough to take it and I know what you've been through
You've got a whole heart give me the hard part I can love that too
You've got a whole heart give me the hard part I can love that too
I love you.

Thanks Dave. You're the best.

Currently...
Spinning - Little Stevie Wonder, ladies and gentlemen!
Reading - A note from Bryan - who went back to Conway this morning before I woke up...
Viewing - a documentary on KERA on the Joe Louis-Max Schmelling rivalry
Surfing - dub, dub, dub dot davidwilcox dot com
Considering - Giving Him the Hard Part
Feeling - Hopeful