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Patrick Yoloham's avatar

Amem primeiro a si mesmos. De verdade.

Com amor.

Com verdade.

Com Perdão.

Com Gratidão.

Prometo uma limpeza da alma.

Quem se ama de verdade não se machuca e o coração esta em paz.

Laura Lynch's avatar

So good! Loved this! Amazing!

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

Laura Lynch's avatar

You’re welcome!

Stone Wolf's avatar

the beauty within me

that people kept projecting

onto places

it never belonged.

This line really stuck with me

James (HVR)'s avatar

Oh thank you so much!

Thomas Alan White's avatar

I guess I would like to borrow your audience and see if I can get some kind of traction to save civilization with the knowledge Renaissance. Try reading my article titled: The Extraordinary Deep Roots of This Paradigm of the Monks.

I guess that's a bit desperate but I'm socially awkward and trying to figure out some way to reach people. Somehow I have to make people realize that we finally have the theory of everything and it's going to change every aspect of everything in our lives. You seemed sweet and I thought why not? Could we do something together to save the world?

Tim Chessher's avatar

I like the personification of the flame here and the impact it has. Very interesting collaboration!

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

Petra's avatar

Wow, Imi and James! You've created something incredibly powerful, deeply personal, and elemental. I love the energy of the music, the cinematic imagery, and the emotional shift and transformation. The final image of something stirring in the ash really touched me. <3

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

Judith Stefencavage's avatar

So beautifully, musically, artistically, poetically done. Such talent! Amazing. ☺️ thank you

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you.

imi's avatar

Many many thanks. It means a lot.

Dean M's avatar

this

is

so

good

.

I knew both are great poets, but now vocalists too? definitely surprised upwards. Fine tiny voice orchestration/chorus, etc. nice details, well well done.

Tomorrow going to listen on my studio gear. Want details.

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

Data Frank's avatar

Most people think the dangerous part of fire is destruction, but your piece makes it feel more seductive than that.

Like some wounds survive because part of us keeps finding meaning in the burning.

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

imi's avatar

Wow I loved this perspective Frank. Tank you aomkuch for engaging so thoughtfully.

Data Frank's avatar

You're welcome, Imi.

Brandy Scott's avatar

. I felt the give up in the middle. The despair. Love the Phoenix and rebirth at the end. Nice brass riffs too.

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

imi's avatar

Thank you so much for engaging so thoughtfully!

Sterling Henderson's avatar

I read your book. 👍

imi's avatar

Good choice ❤️‍🔥

Sterling Henderson's avatar

Was it autobiographical? I could identify with parts of it. Good read.

imi's avatar

We both drew on our experiences so I'd say yes. Thank you so much for engaging thoughtfully

James (HVR)'s avatar

We definitely pulled many facts and experiences. Thank you for reading.

James (HVR)'s avatar

Really? Oh wow. Thank you so much! What did you think?

Mary Deacon's avatar

Thank you!

This piece is a diptych, and to me it feels more like “The Fire Within and Without.”

I am grateful for you having two fonts; I wonder what my perception would have been if I read it only as from one author.

I read it three times and the most powerful read, was the third, when I felt both fires as one!

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

imi's avatar

Thank you so much for engaging so thoughtfully. I wonder the difference it made for you when you read it knowing that it came from to different voices compared to how it would be if it was a single one. It means a lot to know you read it several times. We really appreciate you being here and your kind words as well.

Lynn J. Broderick's avatar

Always blown away by your work.

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

imi's avatar

Aw thank you so much Lynn ❤️

Rajni EL's avatar

Kind of got that Jamaroqui feel. I like it. Keep on keeping on.....

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

Mary Hoerner's avatar

I’ve got to listen again…so much to take in! I loved the way you presented it…all the words were heard and recognized! Thanks for sharing…couldn’t have been easy!!

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much.

imi's avatar

Thank you so much for engaging so thoughtfully and leaving such a lovely comment for us. It means a lot to know you felt it that way and I'm glad you enjoyed the audio as well.

Hina Gondal's avatar

OMG i am late my most favorite people on Substack Imi and HVR you got the fire 🔥 lit

imi's avatar

Aww you're always so wonderful Hina. Thank you so much ❤️

James (HVR)'s avatar

Thank you so much!