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To All Who Are Concerned

from Losstending by Paula Eve Kirman

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I met a woman who shared her experiences being part of the 60s scoop, adopted by a white, religious Christian family. She was very specific about what she wanted her song to capture about her, almost like an anthem for her now being able to live authentically as a transgender woman. What struck me the most about her, was her positive energy despite having a very hard life. She radiated confidence and pride.

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This is who I am, the woman I've become
I'd say that I am happy; I'm good and kind and fun
but I grew up not knowing where I'm really from
and now that I look back, I see how far I've come

I've gotten in some trouble, but I've made many friends
some of them are with me, some have met their ends
I see them in the shadows, I hear them in the wind
and when it's time to cross that bridge we'll reunite again

I like to sing and dance and play my favourite songs
and plan for the day when I will be gone
a stage with lights and music they'll put my casket on
While everyone shares laughter and parties all night long

From dust I was born, to dust I will return
I want to be remembered not for riches that I've earned
but the love I have given, and the truths that I've learned
I've tried to pass this wisdom to all who are concerned

This is who I am, the woman I've become
I'm finally happy, more than when I was young
I still have lots of living before my days are done
I'll bloom like a garden, then I'll set like the sun

Yes, I'll bloom like a garden, then I'll set like the sun

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from Losstending, released May 7, 2021

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Paula Eve Kirman Edmonton, Alberta

Paula Eve Kirman writes and performs music with a message.

She became interested in both music and social justice at a young age, in part due to being raised on her mother's love of 60s folk music.

For Paula, music is a way of reaching a wider audience with messages of social justice themes, as well as expressions about the complexities of life and love.
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