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Lesson In Humanity

from Web In The Corner by Colette O'Connor

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Acoustic guitar work soars with Celtic detail. The song tells the story of an unfortunate Barred Owl that must remain forever in captivity. The lyrics find a good balance, not preachy, but an invitation to embrace an expanded view of the world. The rich female alto singer is sensitive to dynamics and a delight to hear.

"New England Wildlife Center in South Weymouth, Ma once introduced me to a Barred Owl named Ottis. Ottis was a teaching owl, no longer able to stay out in the wild. The opportunity to visit with Ottis, to look into those amazing eyes really taught me a lot. I had to write a song! Enjoy this wonderful world we share!" -Colette O'Connor

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Feathers hold wisdom, I’ve heard.
Beating in silence the wings of a bird.
That fell from the nest into fate,
And away with shadows in the night
Moved from the stars to another life.

An owl needing care is what began
A lesson in humanity for man.

Wisdom now waits by s door
Eyes at the window; perch on the floor.
The damage had cost everything
They had saved the owl but not the wing
Handed by fate the precious thing.

An owl needing care is what began
A lesson in humanity for man.

Through the walls and out the door
There’s a world that’s so much more.
Nature sent an owl with a plan for
Teaching some humanity to man.

People come seeking by day
Deep in those eyes is a powerful gaze
That opens a place in the mind
Where beauty and caring are there to find
The children of nature are all divine.

An owl needing care is what began
a lesson in humanity for man.

Through the walls and out the door
There’s a world that’s so much more.
Nature sent an owl with a plan for
Teaching some humanity to man.

Feathers hold wisdom, it’s true
Words beyond silence are calling to you
Look in the eyes by the door
Waiting in shadows from the floor
Trading his freedom to teach you more

Nature found a balance in this plan
For teaching some humanity to man.

Through the walls and out the door
There’s a world that’s so much more.
Nature sent an owl with a plan for
Teaching some humanity to man.

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from Web In The Corner, released February 19, 2014

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Colette O'Connor Halifax, Massachusetts

Sometimes eye-twinkles need re-charging. Colette reaches deep to craft a little magic where guitar, voice, and lyrics, remind the heart "it's ok to be yourself. That's singer songwriter love.

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