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Music

Song

Lighten Up
Through rose colored glasses days glow.

Album

If you enjoy the song Lighten Up, you may enjoy songs from the rest of the album.
MasterpieceMasterpiece 2010-02-01
  1. Masterpiece
  2. Lighten Up
  3. War of Dreams
  4. Life Lines
  5. Nothing Much to Say
  6. Good Girl
  7. Helping Hand
  8. Show Up
  9. Innocent
  10. Wake-up Call

Story

Lighten Up
We see what we look for.
The hot air balloon lay on the cool pavement, conforming to the shapes of the tarmac, lifeless and limp, its bright colors barely animated by the early-morning sun. Cars rolled into the lot and day-balloonists sprang out, eager for the adventure.

As I climbed into the basket, its aged leather edges creaked against the wicker. The pilot turned slowly, checking each tie, sandbag, valve, and connection. He then ignited the gas flame with a spark and warm air rushed into the balloon, filling its soft contours. Soon it billowed to the familiar egg-shaped form.


Above the fray

We rose from the blacktop and drifted horizontally, until a gentle gust wafted us slowly away from the cars and squinting onlookers. I leaned over the side to watch the town grow smaller. The world below appeared benign, passive. Relaxing with the gentle sway of the basket, I felt calm and detached as the view slowly broadened.

The burden of daily pressures and weighty concerns drifted away as we floated ever higher above the fray.

You may also want to visit our other websites:

"Loose Wine" Video - Music from  "Lighten Up"

Uncommon Promise Video Channel


Under the Tuscan Thumb Blog


The UP Side Lowdown by Cheryl

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