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Aaliya's avatar

What a a hauntingly beautiful write, this is absolutely stunning. I have subscribed for more

Carlos M.'s avatar

Thank you Aaliya and thank you for subscribing.

There's more on the way for sure. 😊🙂‍↕️

Liora Writes's avatar

Just beautiful! You’re both so very talented 💜

Jewel's avatar

You’re too kind! This is the first melody I’ve ever written in my life, so not sure yet if it’s a talent or a fluke 😅

Liora Writes's avatar

That’s amazing truly! It was beautiful!

Carlos M.'s avatar

Aww, thank you so much!

You're too kind Liora. 😊🙂‍↕️

Liora Writes's avatar

Lol, you deserve it and so much more! 💜

Gabriela B.'s avatar

Wow - the emotions are palpable! Great lyrics, amazing voice and interpretation ❤️

Jewel's avatar

Thank you so very much, Gabriela! You are too kind!!

Carlos M.'s avatar

Thank you so much! I'm happy to know you liked it Gabriela!

Jewel sure knows how to bring those emotions to life and I was so lucky to work with her. 😊🙂‍↕️

Jewel's avatar

Aww thank you Carlos. I just have a lot of big feelings 😅

Sol ☼'s avatar

Guys, so good. So. Good. I loved the idea of turning a poem into a song, and this has inspired me finally try it out myself, too!

Jewel, I can’t believe this is your first time doing something like this!!!!

Jewel's avatar

Thank you SO much Sol!!! I can’t wait to hear what you come up with!

Carlos M.'s avatar

Sol I'm looking forward to yours now!

Thank you for being so kind. 😊🙂‍↕️

Lisha Shi's avatar

Omg this is so good! How come you are all so talented 🥹

Carlos M.'s avatar

Oh Lisha, you're too kind, thank you so much for your words.

I'm really lucky to have met some really talented friends here. 😊

And you're incredibly talented yourself so your comment is quite an honor. 😁

Jewel's avatar

Also thank you!! 🥹

Jewel's avatar

Uhhh… you are one to talk, you made a perfect moon out of a picture frame and spackle!! 🌖 not to mention your writing is freaking amazing!

Marlana's avatar

There’s something about music it lets pain breathe in a way words alone can’t. This one carried both the wound and the beauty of still wanting to believe. ✨

Carlos M.'s avatar

Thank you for reading and listening to the song. 😊🙂‍↕️

It is heartbreaking and still hopeful isn't it? 😅

Marlana's avatar

Absolutely ✨

We always need to keep hope alive.

Jewel's avatar

OMG thank you so much for this comment!!! It means so much that you would listen!! 💕

Anna | Tender & True's avatar

Some songs don’t just echo — they exhale.

This one breathes honesty, ache, and hope in every line.

You’ve captured that liminal space between wanting to hold on and learning to let go.

And Jewel’s voice — my goodness — it doesn’t just sing it, she feels it.

Thank you both for turning heartbreak into something that can be heard and held.

Carlos M.'s avatar

Jewel really breathed life into these lyrics, I feel very fortunate that we were able to collaborate in this. 😊

Thank you for your beautiful comment Anna, you’re always so kind. 😊🙂‍↕️

Jewel's avatar

OMG THANK YOU Anna!! 🥹 this means so much!! 🙏🏻 💕

Fred Szkoda's avatar

Bloody hell that was so cool.

Haunting in parts. Could just imagine the backing music too!

Jewel's avatar

Omg thank you so much Fred! I’m so happy to hear that, haunting was definitely what I was going for. 🙏🏻

Carlos gave me such great lyrics to work with!

Carlos M.'s avatar

Really happy with your reaction Fred!

Jewel really gave a whole new dimension to the song beyond what my words could have done. 😊

Sal's avatar

Nice job youse two (Italian accent).

Carlos M.'s avatar

Lol, grazie Sal! 😂

Sal's avatar

Fuhgeddaboutit! You stole the ribbon and sold it back to the race!

Carlos M.'s avatar

I did what now? What ribbon? 😂🤣

Anne Marie Coleman's avatar

You’ve really captured how love is half-truth, half-pretend, and yet wholly felt. It reads like a song about hope and heartbreak at the same time, beautiful work from you two! 🙌👏👏

Carlos M.'s avatar

Oh thanks for your comment Anne Marie! Love is a cocktail of perceptions and emotions, isn’t it?

Love how you got the hope and heartbreak at the same time. 😊

Javier Mixco's avatar

Beautiful! I loved it

Carlos M.'s avatar

Thank you so much Javier!

It was a new experience but I'm happy to have talented friends to collaborate with.