Part I
How big was it? How tall? How long?
What made it so good, this "Aquarius" song?
Part II
Why did it bring our mother such joy when "it," we sang?
Was it our harmony, our delivery, or 'cause we were "her" gang?
Part III
“The whole is greater than the sum of the parts”
The three of us together, showing her love with our hearts!
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Etched in the many memories deep inside my soul is one of the joy I remember seeing in my mother's face when her three children choreographed and performed the song, "The Age of Aquarius" back in 1969, just for her...I was 15, my brother 9, and my sister 5. I remember the pride and love in her eyes and the applause. I can still remember the lyrics although fifty plus years have passed.
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Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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Comments (11)
Lovely reading this… it was a solid effort, the three of you performing it for your mother.
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This was great. I’m a proud Aquarius and I’ve always loved this song. Glad you have such a heartwarming memory with it!
Yep, this song was around in our house and every where we went. Something about this helps visualize the era. Great tribute
What a beautiful memory, and I do remember that song. Now like Raymond I will be having that song play in my head all day, and the happy memories that go with it. That you for sharing. Nicely Done.
Love really does make every moment shine brighter. Thanks for sharing this little piece of your heart.
Beautifully captured memory connected to quite the song! Thank you for sharing it with us, Shirley!
Awww, this was so sweet and nostalgic. Loved your poem!
What a beautiful memory to hold onto.
What a sweet memory! Thx 4 sharing Shirley! 🌸🫶🏾
What a lovely memory and now I know I won’t get the song out of my mind be all day 😆