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From the time I was born to now, there have always been wars; but there were also people who were trying to end discrimination, and trying to be good stewards of the earth.

There were so many causes, “voices” trying to be heard.

I remember going to various churches, and back then it was the only time I felt calm during those tumultuous times in the USA.

As soon as I heard those voices singing, whether it was gospel songs, hymns, chanting or folk songs, it was those voices that gave me peace.

So, when I dream of peace, there are always voices involve. My most common dream is a wonderful saxophone playing on its own and voices of people from all over the world singing, in their own languages and these harmonious voices sends chills through me and brings me to tears. Maybe it’s naive and idealistic, but…

Yes, I have a dream…too…to live to peace in a diverse world community. It’s a prayer that I hold close to my heart.  It’s time…to lift every voice and sing…Peace to everyone, everyday in every way.

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  1. When I looked this wonderful painting I coud hear the voices of a choir singing,”Lift every voice and sing” This is so powerful and full of energy! Great work.

  6. I love the colour and feel of this. It’s interesting, because both the design and the colour give the impression of great energy – yet it’s a calming painting!

  9. Thank you Indigene, I’m with you all the way with your wish.
    I can hear the Saxophone in my heart. Absolutely wonderful this image – painting.

    Have a Wonderful and Merry Christmas with all your dear ones!

  12. A beautiful painting and powerful, lovely wishes. Why is peace so hard to attain for some? I’m with you all the way girlfriend, peace for me too. Let’s be a collective voice 😉

    Merry Christmas Indegene!

  27. So true.
    And about the painting… I can’t believe the warmth of those colours! The energy of the sax and the calming repetitive shapes of the people in the background work so very very well, this is an image to remember.
    🙂

  33. What a bold and striking image, I love the bright colours and unabashed brush strokes! If only more people had your vision, the world would be a better place. Thank you so much for your comment and wise words!

  39. expressive,great image, great message. the timing couldn’t have been better.
    maybe the common intertext demands that we all think alike for a greater common good.
    my time at the website seems well spent.
    thank you for this.

  42. Eloquently written! With a wonderful image full of energy!
    Well Done. I can almost see a mouth open, singing straight out of the saxaphone!

  43. Wow, you get so many comments – I hope you get all the way down here to mine! I love this IF – My husband and I just went to New Orleans for my 6th NAIS People of Color Conference and your painting reminds me of the colors, sounds, tastes and spirit of that place – I share your dream with you and after this January we will hopefully learn that ANY dream is possible. Happy holidays!

  47. Wow .. just happened upon your site in my long ago stored favorite places … indeed!

    Since our dreams and thoughts create reality, dream on. Untold numbers are with you in this beautiful vision.

    Sing on .. invisible choirs are always singing songs of harmony and love..

    And Create On – so we can see your beautiful visions, since they, too, are our own.

  50. Wow! You just gave me chills with this one… your words and the beautiful image of the saxophone from your dream. Beautiful!

    Have a wonderful, wonderful holiday!!

  52. Oh, Indigene! What an incredible painting! Even the sax looks like it’s singing from the heart. There’s passion and hope in your image. I pray that your dream comes true. The news has been very, very depressing these past few months, from all over the world. We need peace, and we need it badly.

    May you and your family enjoy love and laughter and warmth this holiday season.

  54. Thanks for your great sharing Indigene!
    Love your voices on this., certainly the style and arrangement here are just so touching and & full of encouragement!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!
    All blessed with God’s protection.
    Bye and enjoy:)

  58. Hey again, Indigene! I’m posting to let you know that if you want it, there’s an award for you to pick up over at my blog. 🙂

  61. For every time its art and for art its freedom.
    Your “Voices”, both text and imagery show how influential work can be. Wars never end; the same with art.

  63. ‘My most common dream is a wonderful saxophone playing on its own and voices of people from all over the world singing, in their own languages.’
    Dream is the making tool of civilization. dream and dream and we are just dreaming children for a better tomorrow. nosle.com todd