I bet Dave gets a kick out of this and fills my inbox with more to choose from next month! Dave has been a supporter of our
cause here at ION from our maiden voyage, and we are very grateful to him for all of his support and inspiration!
I can’t believe this one is from all the way back in July of last year! Christian, singer/songwriter out of Columbus, OH, pours
himself into his art in a way that makes you want to scream in agony for his angst. The torment within this particular piece is
haunting and always cuts right through to my soul. I have had the distinct pleasure of performing a few shows with this guy,
and let me tell you… he leaves it all out on the stage! KILLING WHAT WAS is full of his heart-wrenching, in your face lyrics! You
can find them here:
https://www.facebook.com/KillingWhatWas
http://www.reverbnation.com/kwwband
Alas, I have found a peace in music that I have not been able to find anywhere else in this universe. However, there is this one
person that has found a way to make a smile form on my face even in the darkest of times. It was for her that this next piece
was created, and to the inspiration that follows anyone who has felt the bite of passion and love, I encourage you to cherish
the moments, for they will become the memories that you look back upon when you are old and out of energy.
EVERYTHING
By Shawn Joseph
Once before I dreamed of you
Nothing else would ever do
Countless tries did not I take
Never thought it could break
Broke a cycle of fear
After endless years
Almost forgot to keep moving on
Reality became a dream I’d given up on
Time to get back to the place
I’ve never been
This is not the end
Let this chapter begin
You there, yes you…has inspiration taken its hold on you, choked you from breathing the air the surrounds you? Are you
suffocating in society? If you would like to share your art with the world, if you happen to be a lyricist, a songwriter, or even a
musician who diddles with words, send me something good to read and I will share it with the world! Send your submission to
[email protected]. Please include your name, as you would like to see it published--as well as your band
affiliation--so that we can lead more fans your way! While you are at it, send me a link to your band’s Facebook page or
anywhere I might direct others to find you.
Until next time, Chaos shall stew inside of my brain. I will try to keep it contained just for you.
As I sit in wonder at the beautiful vision that I have the honor to be a part of, I want to remind all of you to believe in yourselves.
Life is what you make of it! So let me help you share your talent, your voice with the world. Make yourself a part of this great
adventure. You never know who might be reading your work.