I haven't submitted to the Open Mic since it faded out on Steemit years ago right when I was going through a big personal transition, but I used to be very active in the community.

I've been trying to post more again regularly here as I'm in a season where I can again now (it was a lot of crazy for a long time and I just had to let some things go for a bit). But I've been sad about all of the people and communities I had connected with here years ago and have been trying to figure out how I could reconnect with everyone.

Then I saw Open Mic is alive & well on Hive again!

So: if we knew each other before, please say hello! Or, if you're new since I was more active years back, introduce yourself!

Happy to be sharing music here again. I love blockchain people--its own category of person generally. It's been a crazy few years for me, but I still love the blockchain backwoods of the internet.

Hope you enjoy this one.

"Safe and Sound"
(Taylor Swift feat. The Civil Wars)
(from "The Hunger Games" soundtrack)

I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let you go."
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone,"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Don't you dare look out your window, darling.
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
Gone

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound