YA Causes/Tough Issues continues with
H:
Head Injury/Hematoma
This was a tricky one when it comes to songs. But as I searched, I discovered an awesome, Indie musician: Jon Davis! This is one of my favorite parts of contributing to Moxie Writers—the ability to connect with under-championed artists—artists who deserve the same recognition as those in the upper tiers of the performing arts.
In 2006, Jon suffered a TBI—hence the song below. His sophomore CD,
You can find Jon in these places:
Jon Davis Music (I love his website)
Without further adieu, today’s song: Traumatic Head Injury by Jon Davis. So show him some bloggerly love!
Stuck in the shell of an idle mind
Ambition’s on the shelf waiting for the climb
Once I’m back in health I’ll be kickin’ overtime
I have a thirst for many things
To feel the birth of the sunny spring
To feel the surf of the breaking waves
But I know it’ll have to wait
I got too much time to think
And now I’m beginning to sink
Into my fears and my worries again
To feel the birth of the sunny spring
To feel the surf of the breaking waves
But I know it’ll have to wait
I got too much time to think
And now I’m beginning to sink
Into my fears and my worries again
For organizations that help teens deal with head injury, visit the Moxie Writers’ post today.
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Causes/Tough Issues
Moxie Writers will briefly address a YA Cause or Tough Issue facing teens, then offer organizations that aid in the cause, starting with the appropriate letter of the alphabet.
At Rebecca’s blog, she will list a book and characters associated with the issue of the day. This may or may not begin with the designated letter.
Here at my blog, I will share a song with some of the lyrics that pertains to the cause.
Thus the power of three!
Hi Susan, great post. I love the line "Stuck in the shell of an idle mind". I will pop over and check out some of Jon's stuff. I will be posting a few song posts for my L,M and N posts. Glad to see you are still hanging on in there with the challenge.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this hidden artist. The lyrics are amazing and deep..we can never escape our heads....
Thankfully there is help for those who are injured through a physical blow, accident, or self inflicted.
I think what you and Rebecca are doing for the challenge is awesome! Even iif it helps ONE teen, you are aHUGE success.... Here's to helping troubled teens cope with their unsettling lived.... Raises glass to you both.
What a great song! It has some stand out lyrics and a haunting message.
ReplyDeleteThere's a brain injury conference in my city every year. I sometimes attend. Lots of help out there for those who need it.
ReplyDeleteGreat song and such powerful lyrics. I'm definitely going to check this singer out.
ReplyDeleteHis lyrics tell so much about his illness, his battles. A treasure of a musician and writer. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSilvia @ Silvia Writes
That's a nice song.
ReplyDeleteWow! Jon is amazing! :) I love his voice, guitar playing, and the lyrics to this song. I will definitely check out the rest of his music. Thanks for introducing him to all of us.
ReplyDeleteMichael- Thanks so much for all the kind words! And thank you so much for your support. Cheers to you, too!
Another important topic. Didn't know Jon Davis but that is an excellent song.
ReplyDeleteHey, that was a great song! Jon's very talented. I hope he's doing well now.
ReplyDeleteDidn't the lead singer of Joy Division die from a head-related issue? (Looking it up.) He kiled himself, but his death was declining from epilepsy. I guess that's not the same thing.
ReplyDeleteMy mother had a TBI when I was 14, and was in a coma. I know what a long recovery it can be.
Thanks for sharing this. It's great you found a song for this issue.
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