Far Away, but so close to home

At the sound of the piano, I had no clue where the keys and musical genius behind this song, were going to take me. "Far Away" is stamped in my mind as one of those musical pieces that did exactly what the artist hoped--painting a picture that no one, who watches, can forget.  It seems every time I hear this song,  I get wrapped up in a feeling I am sure the artist intended for the world to feel.

Marsha Ambrosius took us to a place we often stray in visiting and her voice (message) escalated above those who still attempt to silence the idea that hate exists, especially in the LGBT community. I remember looking at this video and remembering how deep I got sucked in, as it took viewers on such a twist. Not only did this bring a very ripe awareness to me, but to those unaware --how could they not look at this and truly get it.  In the world we live in, it is a form of tragedy when the idea of  simply loving,  is knocked down. And for many, they never find the strength to get up and move beyond it. The emotion is unexplainable. But above anything, I clearly recognized the grave symbolism as I told myself something everyone should remember-- this is your brother, your friend, your neighbor, your classmate.  He took his own life swallowing something no one could ever digest when it happens in real life. And its happening--- everyday.