We Know What Our Eyes Have Seen
Mary Rocap
I wrote this on January 25, 2026 -- the day after Alex Pretti was murdered in Minneapolis by ICE. It's just a home recording, the melody not quite fixed . . . but I wanted to get it out there.
These are some songs that either haven't made it onto one of my CDs OR is a version of one already recorded.
This is an enhanced, expanded version of my song The End is the Beginning. It's the work of Pete Pawsey who originally recorded it but heard something he wanted to pursue. The result is magical. A hypnotic blend of ancient sounds and modern ones. Thanks, Pete!!!!
The words "he was a planter; he was kind" were taken from a tombstone. The fact is we don't get to control our legacy. May the legacy we leave be love and kindness that extends beyond the grave.
I wrote this when I was in the group called Silver. We wanted to learn Jesu Bambino but the chords were too strange for us to manage. I came up with this sweet carol following the same format: marrying a new tune with an Read more
I wrote this when I was in the group called Silver. We wanted to learn Jesu Bambino but the chords were too strange for us to manage. I came up with this sweet carol following the same format: marrying a new tune with an old familiar one. Now, I often sing it at Christmas eve services. It's a great way to start things off. Solo followed by the congregation joining in.
What song writing means to me . . . photo by Donna Campbell
a dreamy song with a beautiful cello accompaniment by Richard Putnam