202. Ribbon 11: Listening

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​Lyrics ​& Links to the original episodes for the songs in this ribbon.

110. The Crow Calls
by Maggie Wheeler

1. The crow calls,
the sun falls;
they know the rhythm,
the rhythm of it all.
(2x)

2. We are the only ones
who have forgotten 
how to listen,
we’re the only ones
who have forgotten
how to listen.
We are the only ones
who have forgotten
how to listen,
the earth 
is calling us to
open up our ears.

3. Put your hands in the dirt,
let’s heal the hurt.
The earth is waiting
for us to do the work,
do the work!
(2x)

​22. When the Water Is Glass Calm
by Paul Barton

1. When the water is glass calm,
the stillness cradles life.

2. The sun rises slowly,
pealing through the trees,
bringing colour to the sky.

3. Listen, listen,
to the small sounds
of this new day.

​194. Hildegard's Song
by Barbara McAfee
based on words of Hildegard of Bingen

There is music
in, in all things;
but we can't hear it
​until we sing.

118. Listen In
by Jennie Pearl

Listen in

​Here I am
this is my center
What is mine, What is mine?

We're learning how to reach for each other
may we reach
may we teach

Through the blurred lines,
The pain and confusion,
may we reach
may we teach

​60. Just As You Are
by Lea Morris

Just as you are, without changing a thing.
Just as you are, I accept you.
I see you, I hear you, I
welcome you in; just as you are.
Just as you are.

​191. Another World
Patricia Norton
text from My Seditious Heart, p.204 
by Arundhati Roy


Another world
is not only possible,
she is on her way.
On a quiet day,
I can hear her breathing.

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