The Big Beat

The Big Beat

Drums of passion, drums of anger

drums of sorrow, drums of joy -

the slap, pound, rattle, boom

ignites a fire in the heart,

and sets the spirit free.

Free to laugh. Free to cry.

Free to dance. Free to love.

Free to be – at one with all.

Drums teach. Drums heal.

Drums resonate truth.

The rhythm of life,

the pulse of the world,

blessed be the big beat!

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Rob Kistner © 8/4/99

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