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If I only had some grace

May 21, 2015 By Emily 34 Comments

Ever wondered what song you’d sing if you met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road?

If I Only Had a Brain? If I Only Had a Heart? If I Only Had the Nerve? Or something else entirely?

I don’t wonder. I know. And now, I’m singing it for you. And playing piano. (This is the first time I’ve ever played and sang at the same time. And you can tell. Apologies. Apologies also for the mess behind me. As you can see, I tried to hide it!)

If-I-only-had-some-grace

Here is If I Only Had Some Grace. Without choreography. We’d never make it to the Emerald City if I tried to dance.

Enjoy.

I could walk from here to there
And any-bloody-where
Without an ankle brace

I could walk in the dirt
Without fear of getting hurt
If I only had some grace

I could walk on a flat surface
With intent and purpose
Faster than snail pace

I could run through the grass
Without falling on my backside
If I only had some grace

Picture me
Graceful as can be
Dancing just for you
A leotard, a tutu
A pirouette – no sweat!

I could open a kitchen cupboard
Like old Mother Hubbard
Without smashing my face

I could play a game of netball
Without having a big fall
If I only had some grace

I could be injury-free
With my original knee*
If I only had some grace

 

*Artistic license used here. I’ve injured my knee plenty of times, including a posterior cruciate ligament tear that coincided with the start of pregnancy [FUN!], but I’ve not actually had a reconstruction.

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(This is the third post using a writing prompt I received from a writing group in December. The prompt ‘moving’ became an ode to bovine boot camp in Hoof camp. The prompt ‘summer’ became a love poem (of sorts) in I knew a love. And now, the prompt ‘if only’ has become a song.)

 

What would you do with the writing prompt ‘if only’? And what would your song be if you met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road?

Filed Under: Rewrites, Songs Tagged With: If I only had a, uncoordination, words, writing

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Comments

  1. Lydia C. Lee says

    May 22, 2015 at 6:51 am

    You are extraordinarily talented. You must do something with this skill….I will be on the prowl for you to find somewhere for you to showcase this…stay tuned (beyond your blog, obvs)

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      See, I would call ‘talented’ a stretch, let alone ‘extraordinarily’, but I’ll take it. Thanks! This skill is used often for the kids. That’s enough for me 😉

      Reply
  2. Amy @ HandbagMafia says

    May 22, 2015 at 7:18 am

    This is brilliant! And so apt for today’s linky 🙂 Love it!

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    • Grace says

      May 26, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      And she has PLENTY of grace and talent!!

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      • Emily says

        May 26, 2015 at 8:13 pm

        Oh, you! *giggles*

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks Amy! I did have a chuckle – this was originally going to be published on a Tuesday, but my Friday post wasn’t ready so I bumped it ahead. And giggled when I realised Grace would host it!

      Reply
  3. Ingrid @ Fabulous and Fun Life says

    May 22, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Very clever and very talented!

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks Ingrid. Lots of fun! Hoping someone suggests another one so I can have another crack.

      Reply
  4. Hugzilla says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:03 am

    OMG you know who you remind me of? TINA FEY. Your style of humour is so much like hers and you even freaking LOOK like her. She is magnificent and so are you. I love that you are brave enough to do stuff that the mere thought of has me shitting my pants in the corner. I never know what to expect when I come here!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY. As you may have guessed from the tweet… ahem. Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Deborah says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Oh wow! So talented and so impressive! I’m musically challenged so your skill is even more impressive to me!

    Deb

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks Deb! Glad that everyone’s enjoying it.

      Reply
  6. Bec @ Seeing the Lighter Side says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Ha ha, love it. Your poor knees:-( I read this half an hour ago and I’ve been walking around humming ‘If I only had a brain’ since then… it’s a catchy one!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Yep, my knees definitely cop the brunt of my uncoordination more often than any other body part. Although my ankles give it a good crack, too! Real cracks.

      Reply
  7. Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Love it 🙂

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Thanks Leanne x

      Reply
  8. Raychael aka Mystery Case says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Love it! Will have to pop back when I’m on the computer as the video on my laptop doesn’t appear to be working.

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      I hope it’s worked since! Thanks Raychael.

      Reply
  9. Bec @ The Plumbette says

    May 22, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Em you are amazing!! I wish I had some grace and patience. And your talent! X

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Patience is a good one! I might have to write a new one and dedicate it your way. x

      Reply
  10. Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages says

    May 22, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    You are just too clever!

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      Not really. But thank you x

      Reply
  11. Natalie @ our parallel connection says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    This was fantastic… Your have more talent than it appears… Keep them coming

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      Will definitely keep some form of musicality coming!

      Reply
  12. Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says

    May 22, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    You are so awesome Em – that smile, your voice and the cutest wee ‘mummy’ at the end. Clever way to cover the mess too! I need grace also, SO CLUMSY x

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Ha, yes he chimed in at just the right time, didn’t he? He’s a little superstar in the making!

      Reply
  13. Tash @ Gift Grapevine says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    Love this Em! You’ll be releasing an album by the end of the year at the rate you are going with these musical gems. This track is crying out for some choreography 🙂

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      The choreography would look much like Scarecrow’s. Lots of falling down. But less gracefully, obviously.

      Reply
  14. Sonia Life Love Hiccups says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Your talents know no limits hun… I LOVE it xx

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      Thank you. (And yes they do. And I can hear them in this clip. Why are we always our own worst critic?)

      Reply
  15. Maxabella says

    May 23, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I see a brand new career exploding, no grace required!! x

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      You said the magic words! NO GRACE REQUIRED! Thanks Bron x

      Reply
  16. Grace says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    OMG!!! I love this, Em! So friggin talented!! Happy birthday, gorgeous girl! Xxx

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks Grace, and thanks for sharing it on FB. x

      Reply

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