Familia

Family definition from google ( a group consisting of two parents living under one roof with their children or descendants from generations in common with a person.)  In cultures our choice of words and how we apply them out to one’s self we usually halt at the family we are born with . In life it doesn’t matter where or whom they are , You can know someone for years be around them and know their every move, but yet they don’t put out as much effort in the relationship as its well deserved . A man you met just yesterday acts more humane and unpretentious , hence you’re left to feel more connected to their aspirations . In the end, you might even seek refuge in  them more than your own blood. Take for example for my Silverbirds family , I’ve known them since I was 15 years old . At that time I was going through a difficult time with my family , trying to really find where I belong . Ruptured in confusion about what Is and isn’t the truth about my life .

I found solace in music. I haven’t seen much in my younger years growing up because my parents weren’t the richest or  the poorest, but they’d rather not spend money when It’s not needed . Understandable enough because five children aren’t exactly the easiest thing to provide for,  living in a third world country . So I spent time fantasizing about the outside world and how it would feel like to travel and live like adventurers  on point like what was shown on the television .  That didn’t happen until I saw the first steel drum pans played at my high school .  I was filled with fascination of the art , I wanted to know more . Luckily my new family was willing to teach me . I was off to my new life , seeing the musical aspects of one’s soul. My mom didn’t seem to mind much because anything that can bring  an extra buck would have been much appreciated and she wanted me to know the work world from early.

They taught me how to grab the musics florescent feel , groove it from the heart . However, it wasn’t until I was sexually active I finally knew how it felt to actually play the music with love ,  be totally consecrated and let it play the rhythms of my heartbeat. I honestly believe that musicians play how they have sex base on how they illustrate their facial expressions and I pay keen attention to how they caress their instruments and listen to the melodic chords as they carefully choose them given the right key . Often on stage , I wonder what is going through their minds ? how do they know that these chords express how they feel?  Gives me chills every time I hear it . It might sound crazy, but it is, in fact, our inner 6th sense reaching out to every human being on that hour of fame , manifesting on oscillation exhilarate we then use to push that energy so the audience can have semblance with us. Among other things, they taught me about life and how to live and carry myself as a lady. A band of class i must admit ,on the road with them was the best years of my life through fights and all .

A Family , in MUNCHANDAS definition, doesn’t necessarily have to be immediate , it can also be a part of one’s unique interest. It’s the decision you make with whom you choose to be a part of your life , that person/s that produces  a significant difference in your life . A lover , a friend and a companion. My Silverbirds family is in the category of close family .  My sisters and brothers , my mother , my father , that is how I will forever see them for the rest of my life.