Within the Realm of a Dream

Note: The author has a tentative melody as well as the arrangement of the song. However, a musician or a professional recording musician may happen to come across this piece of writing, i shall be glad to offer this a collaborative piece whenever the artistic contribution is suited to the author's preference. Please send demo. Intro: random sound of children running; playing; singing Chorus: We are the remnants of the ages And the off springs of the dawn; Facing realities of the new day Within the realm of a dream. I. I hear the voices of the past As they echoed down my spine. Beckoning me to move onward Like an amber of a dying flame. II. I saw a silhouette at a distant But I can't figure what it was My clue was blurred with confusion But there's a voice I can barely grasp. Repeat Chorus: III. There are faces of strangers As I have not known a long-time friend They have come as generation In which I feel I do belong. IV. We utter in many voices But we're blended for a song A song of joy, love, and freedom From which our music got its tune. Repeat Chorus: Ad Lib: Repeat 3rd and 4th stanzas Repeat chorus twice then fade. Author: Jecon B. Nadela Date and time of writing: 15 November 2013 ; 1:10pm - 2:22pm Typhoon Yolanda has just devastated our neighbor island in the Philippines leaving thousands homeless and starving. The death toll was estimated to over ten thousand. There was chaos and disorganization. I, too, was confused of what to write as I already have written poems about nature's wrath, sufferings, or compassion . It must be that I have a mental block or maybe the urge to write was blown away too as we're preoccupied with the news and the humanitarian endeavor we are trying to be a part of to aid the victims in the devastated islands. Today my 9-year old son and his uncle instructor are sitting by the keyboard again for practice. I can sense the excitement as they reviewed the piano chords. With a smile he asked, can you also write songs Papa? I said, I have tried some and maybe I can try again for you and for your sisters and cousins to sing with you in the chorus. And the idea of children singing in chorus brought to my mind the lines of this song.