Little Blue Heart

Please listen on laptop if you have one. (Can hear both sides on laptop but only one side on iphone. Sorry, gremlins again!)
Love to all!!
~~~
Emblem and prayer, heartened and bold
Mariner’s lair in embers of gold
Fireworks and sky, ocean and foam
On your love-line, Set down in stone
Mirrors, the future and mirrors, the past
Touchstone and promise, stone it will last
Write it on heart, write it in stone
Write it in blue, in words of your own
Centuries past, centuries gone
This heart was born, embedded in stone
Set down in blue, wedded to gold
Waiting to be something to hold
In the beginning, there was the word
Somebody said, somebody heard
Little blue heart nestled in stone
Somebody found you and carried you home
Little blue stone, inside of your hand
Speaks in a whisper that you understand
Telling a story that nobody knows
Taking you places that nobody goes
Centuries past, centuries gone
This heart was born, embedded in stone
Set down in blue, wedded to gold
Waiting to be something to hold
Mirrors, the future and mirrors, the past
Touchstone and promise, stone it will last
Write it on heart, write it in stone
Write it in blue, in words of your own
In the beginning, there was the word
Somebody said, somebody heard
Little blue heart nestled in stone
Somebody found you and carried you home
Emblem and prayer, heartened and bold
Mariner’s lair in embers of gold
Fireworks and sky, ocean and foam
On your love-line, Set down in stone
~~~
Original song. (sketch)

[@JuliePatterson-pw1uv]

I love your songs. Your music makes me feel close to my Mother. I discovered your music when my mother was in her last few days of life here on earth. I am from a family of 7 sister (no boys) ... I searched "7 sisters" and there you were! So glad I searched that day. The feeling I get from your music also feels like my mom, I small town wild flower with a poignant deep feeling, unpretentious and simple heart. Thank you Miss Nancy

[@nllleonard]

Julie, you made my day! I am very pleased to meet you and truly honored and touched to remind you of your mother. I take that to heart. Thank you so much for letting me know that you are listening. Seven sisters....what a delight....and what a blessing! Your mother must have had a full and joyous life! I'm so glad you found me that day and truly happy that you felt a connection. I will watch for you! Love, Nancy

[@lunagaiaspath5069]

Another absolute beauty Nancy. You are the finest poet.Always such songs from the heart sweet lady, reflecting thoughts and life..I love all you do ...Thank you, Ali :)

[@nllleonard]

You are most kind, dear Ali! I am so glad you come to listen and always am glad to hear your thoughts and your beautiful songs, too! Love, Nancy.

[@manriq47]

A day late, but not short in finding this gem, Ms. NAncy. Always makes me smile when i see you have posted for us. Your lovely song would fit perfectly in the palm of any troubadour’s hand performing before the court of kings and queens of centuries past or present. Thank you for sharing your gifts. Wishing you all the best that life has to offer, my friend. ~ Mark

[@nllleonard]

Hi Mark! What fun to ponder the scenario you described. I so appreciate you listening to my song and sharing that imagining with me! Thank you again for your most kind words and for being such a good friend! Love and blessings to you and your family! NAncy

[@FedericoBorluzzi]

Yo are so right, with earphones you can really hear more In fact, phones are never good for listening. Beautiful sng and recording. :)

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Federico! I do think you that is true about earphones, but I wish I could have figured out how to make the sound work correctly on a phone! Anyway, I really appreciate you listening and thank you for your lovely comment, too!

[@nllleonard]

Uploaded earlier and audio didn't work! Michael Hermiston...Thank you for your wonderful comment! I appreciate it so much!.....@michaelhermiston 14 minutes ago "a precious wee tune, what sweet notion to keep ....so lovely NAncy"

[@michaelhermiston]

lovely to listen again!

[@nllleonard]

@@michaelhermiston Lovely to find you listening again! Thank you, Michael!

[@tps607]

fashionably late, but here...and in the beginning there was the word, and you have used it to create this gem of a song. Nancy, you never cease to amaze!

[@nllleonard]

You are never late here, Tom and I am always glad to find a note from you! You say the nicest things and I am just glad to see you! Thank you so much!

[@吉井秀樹-p9w]

A warm and cute view of the world ✨ Fun groove ✨ It's amazing ☺️✨

[@zepp2498]

Bravo Nancy for this beautiful song, so well writen and nicely performed. It can be a little difficult for a non english speaker to understand completely ( especially what is behind the words), but it makes sense to me ....thank you.... and here is my favorite, like perfect sentence(s): ' "Little blue stone, inside of your hand Speaks in a whisper that you understand Telling a story that nobody knows Taking you places that nobody goes" There is something in this, that I can imagine, and feel. Big Like 👍 Joseph

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Joseph! I think you are very perceptive and seem to always catch my meanings! Your English is MUCH better than my French! Thank you for letting me know what you thought of my song, especially for telling me the verse that you connected with. I so appreciate your careful and thoughtful listening, always! Thank you! NAncy

[@maxwashingtonmusic7000]

Wonderful lyrics and performance! Enjoyed, even if on only one side of my phone. Dang YT gremlins! 👍✨✨✨✨✨👍👍☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Max! I'm really sorry about that! I have no idea how to fix it but I really appreciate you listening anyway!

[@bamsdram]

Enjoyed every grain and every glisten Nancy, you are a master.

[@nllleonard]

Thank you for your kindness, Jim! I'm very glad you enjoyed it and that title fits you best!

[@bamsdram]

@@nllleonard Smiling here Nancy !

[@turtledrum7386]

And both hand and heart glow from within here, dear Nancy. Your dulcimer's strings sing soft as the gentle dip of oar in sweet water. I didn't want the song to end. That cradle of these words in your voice, the tenderest of stones. A song to keep. Warm wishes to you for your holiday weekend. xo

[@nllleonard]

I so look forward to reading what you write, dear Linda. Your poetry and songs are special indeed, but your comments are a delight in themselves to me and ALways make me smile. Thank you so much for finding the kindest of words and for handling my song with such tender care. I am thinking of you and wishing you well. xo

[@KalibaOne]

That was so beautiful , I left my like 👍 🎶 Much love from Michael

[@nllleonard]

Thank you so much, Michael! I really appreciate your kindness!

[@justcallmethelma]

You truly have such a gift Nancy! Such a great song writer as well as performer with the sweetest softest voice and heart ! Always a true treasure! Loved this!

[@nllleonard]

Thanks so very much...as always, dear Kat! You are a true treasure of a friend and such a wonderful encourager! xo Hope all is well with you and you are having some time to enjoy summer! Much love...

[@rhopen]

Very lovely as always Nancy, enjoyed you new meaning filled lyrics and delivery. -Ron

[@nllleonard]

Hi Ron! Thanks so much for listening and for leaving such a generous comment! I so appreciate your kindness!

[@gregoryeditor6500]

One more like from me, stay cool

[@nllleonard]

Thank you Gregory! Nineties all week here in Georgia.

[@reliablebow]

Speaks in a whisper that you understand. Beautiful song my FRiend….a touchstone to hold🌹🪶🪁

[@nllleonard]

I really like that word "touchstone"... Thank you so very much, B! And I appreciate the rose and the flyers!

[@eatonjohnrobert]

When people ask me if I like poetry I tell them,”not really.” But technically that’s not true I guess. You are a poet and I’ve long been a fan of your work.

[@nllleonard]

That's really nice to hear, John! Thank you very much for your kindness and I am glad you are listening.

[@AndiKnittel]

Nice tune.

[@nllleonard]

Thanks a lot, Andi!

[@Ellenmendenhall]

This is soooooo precious!!!

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, dear Ellen! You are so generous and I really appreciate it!

[@Warum679]

I don't have an iphone, just a cheap android phone. This little blue heart is sure to accompany all generations , Nancy !

[@nllleonard]

Hello Andreas! Thank you for listening and for sharing a song the other day! I was wondering where you went!

[@johnleonamnoiz9931]

I LIKE THE MELODY OF YOUR ORIGINAL. THANKS NANCY!!

[@nllleonard]

I'm really glad you did like it, John-Leon! Thank you for coming over and for letting me know!

[@kilometer501]

Hello my dearest friend, such a beautiful song as always and a dazzling lyrics that i always loved..

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Al! I so appreciate your kind comment, friend! I am really happy to hear that you like the lyrics! Best wishes!

[@gerdenshed]

A little gem my friend. So well crafted, well done 😊 Mark.

[@nllleonard]

So glad you came to listen, Mark! I always smile to find you here and especially appreciate that you are still such a good friend after all these years. Nancy

[@MrRayzer1]

Anothert beautiful song, Nancy. Sounds lovely on either side :))

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Ray! Sorry about the audio and I appreciate you putting a positive spin on things! :)

[@lynnthepoet4560]

What a beautiful precious little gem of a song dear Nancy!!!!!! 🌺 I absolutely adore the lyrics and the sweet story of the little stone 💕and the gentle melody🎶 is soo gorgeous and lulling like the passing of all those centuries the stone was waiting to be found ... (I don't have a laptop!!! and miraculously have become 🌛lynn the poet☄ with just an old smartphone!!!! New song with Elisa 2 weeks ago 😊 so I still pinch myself to check I'm not dreaming)

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Lynn! It was so kind of you to come listen and leave such a nice comment! I make my songs on my phone, too. I have a laptop but it is not set up for recording, just for listening. Yes, Elisa is such a gift and makes every song so very special. I am truly appreciative for what she has done for mine. She came to join us here already so very talented and has just gotten better and better...learning all kinds of instruments and songs! She is amazing! Just went to hear your latest on her channel and enjoyed it so much! I loved the little vignettes you created for Ireland, they made it very real! Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comment!

[@lynnthepoet4560]

Thank you for such a lovely reply dear Nancy Yes Elisa is truly amazing, soooo talented and such a kind hearted generous person too I am facinated to learn you record with your phone like me! I love your singing style and the poetry in your songs 💕🎶🌞🐦

[@rodbrock4759]

This is a very beautiful song Nancy and you really performed it nice. Beautiful voice

[@nllleonard]

What a nice thing to say, Rod! Thank you so very much!

[@DEDE-os7qs]

Very lovely as always Nancy😊 I’ve Subscribed!

[@nllleonard]

Thank you very much for listening, for the kind comment, and for subscribing!

[@kajwilhelm]

Always great to hear new stuff by you, Nancy! Nice one. Hope all is good your way? Have a great summer!

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Kaj! I'm glad to see you! You have a wonderful summer too, friend! Hope to hear one from you soon!

[@onewomanandsomesongs]

I miss uploads too, Nancy, hehe. I was on vacation again when this was released. Another beautifully crafted song, my friend! And wonderfully performed as well. That little blue stone holds a wealth of history. :) Janet

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Janet! I was sure I had seen you here after I posted! I felt so bad missing so many of your shorts, it’s good to know I’m not the only one! I hope you had a restful and fun vacation and are ready to entertain us some more! Thank you again!

[@onewomanandsomesongs]

⁠@@nllleonardNever feel bad for missing shorts, my friend. I never expect anyone to comment on them, If you notice, I disable most of the comment sections (I open up a few) on all of them because I know we all lead busy lives, and I don't want my subscribers feeling overwhelmed. I do open the comments on them if they are months old too, that way they have already passed and people aren't obligated with having to comment on them when they first appear....it also allows some new subs to comment on them if they wish, I just have fun doing them, and that's enough....it's just a hobby in retirement that keeps me going, hehe. Love you dear, Nancy. :) Janet

[@jimmymac30]

So beautiful, your singing is superb on this.

[@nllleonard]

THanks so much, Jimmy! What a nice thing to say!

[@jamesfdonaldson]

Nicely balanced and heartfelt as always Nancy. I love these lyrics and they are up there with the best of your songs.. ( I thought I'd commented on this when first up , but my missus came over to read the lyrics too , and perhaps I forgot to press the button ) Have a nice 4th July. and stay safe.😊

[@nllleonard]

Thank you very much, Jim! I am sorry to be so late replying! I do really appreciate you and your wife coming over to listen and it was really good to read the kind note that you left! Yes, sometimes those doggone comments disappear on me, too! We did have a nice fourth with my mother, thanks! Best wishes to you and your wife!

[@jamesfdonaldson]

@@nllleonard There's no obligation to respond to comments , nor uploads Nancy , and I thank you for your kind words. I'm beyond figuring out how my YT channel operates. !!! A few years ago it was so simple but the transition to a new PC has made things ( in my non-technical brain ) more complicated. Every time KZbin offers up some magic scheme to gain more 'hits' / money-making ploys, my heart sinks. All I want to do is : some songs, best I can , upload , and hope like -minded folk value/love music , share their songs too, and as a bonus , allow a little of their own loves and likes , of the 'stars' and the not so well-known. .....I hesitate now, but you may enjoy a new version of Gord's 'YOUR LOVES RETURN ' I've uploaded. Stay well, and safe Nancy

[@nllleonard]

@@jamesfdonaldson Thank you, Jim! Yes, I do still enjoy connecting with friends, sharing some songs and talking about them a little, too. I know what you mean about "those changes" and I have a hard time with the constant fluidity in all parts of life. Please never hesitate in letting me know about your songs. One of the things I have a hard time with is seeing my friends' uploads, so I truly appreciate the help. Thank you again, Jim!

[@DanielKellyFolkMusic]

Beautiful song and beautiful stone Nancy. I’m not a geologist, but do you know what it is?

[@DanielKellyFolkMusic]

Bornite/Peacock Ore maybe?

[@nllleonard]

I don't know, Daniel...but isn't it lovely! Thank you very much for coming over to listen! I'll have to investigate the stone.