Our Time Has Just Begun

Introduction

lyrics

the use of language within the patterns of
rhythmic sound and contextual meaning
words within a consistent poetic form
word patterns of meter and rhyme
words usually sung to some musical composition
a tune a melody
words usually sung with instrumental or recorded accompaniment
words chosen for their simplicity or
complexity of syllables
words chosen for their informing
and enlivening
and aspiring
and inspiring
and remembering
and emotional uplifting
and heart soothing
and an understanding of these times

with an evocation for the freedoms
we have fought for...
and must continue to fight for...