The FAWM challenge was to write a lyric/song about a figure on one of the 54 Mexican "Loteria" cards. I drew the flamingo, and a lullaby sprang to mind.
(The "Simurgh" is a mythical bird, of significance in certain spiritual traditions.)
Robyn leaped into the fray and wanted to musicify the lyric. To my mind, she was the perfect choice.
Donna
Music/Arrangement/Instruments: Robyn MacKenzie
Vocals: Robyn MacKenzie
Lyrics: Donna Devine
The Fiery Flamingo
(v1)
The fiery flamingo
Has radiant wings
To bear you up high
Where the rare Simurgh sings
(v2)
Now stroke its soft feathers
And whisper your name
So it will remember
The place whence you came
Refrain
Don't weep, little one
Only sleep, little one
Feel the beat of its heart
As you fly far away
Out of sight of the day
To where Infinity starts
(v3)
The fiery flamingo
Is of all birds the king
For sunset and dawn
Are both born in its wings
(v4)
And it feeds in cool water
On wee golden fish
As it waits for my darling
To make a dream wish
Refrain
Don't weep, little one
Only sleep, little one
Feel the beat of its heart
As you fly far away
Out of sight of the day
To where Infinity starts
Instrumental break
Repeat refrain
