Name: So Small
Duration: P00H03M07S
Description: This is the story of Autumn Lily, who was born prematurely with a birth weight of under two pounds, and who is now a beautiful and thriving little girl. I was moved by a photograph which showed her father’s wedding band loosely encircling her tiny arm. This song poured out of me following my visit with her in the neonatal intensive care unit.

So Small

from RISE by Elaine Mahon

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This is the story of Autumn Lily, who was born prematurely with a birth weight of under two pounds, and who is now a beautiful and thriving little girl. I was moved by a photograph which showed her father’s wedding band loosely encircling her tiny arm. This song poured out of me following my visit with her in the neonatal intensive care unit.

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So Small
© 2012 Mary Elaine Mahon/Six Pelicans Publishing (BMI)

So small, so utterly amazing
So small, into your blue I’m gazing
Past the night into the light of you

So small, Summer’s leaves have started changing
So small, lives around you re-arranging
Wanting you so much – you came too soon

So small upon your arm his wedding band
So small beside you through the night he stands
Born with Fall, in Winter you were due

So small, so utterly enchanting
So small, in my dreams you are dancing
I hear your childish laughter fill the room

So small, such tiny lips and tiny fingers
So small, captivated I must linger
You’re the sun and I’m your harvest moon
Autumn Lily … bloom

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from RISE, track released January 29, 2013
Lead Vocal and Acoustic Guitar: Elaine Mahon
Harmony Vocals: Penny Nichols & Elaine Mahon
Bass: Lon Williamson

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Elaine Mahon Gainesville, Florida

With her 2017 release, REACH FOR THE STARS, Elaine Mahon has written a collection of songs that evoke a sense of wonder while inspiring hope and offering empowerment. Mahon's songs reflect her perspective as an astronomer, while remaining deeply rooted in the natural world we all live in. Mahon performs solo at festivals, venues and house concerts in Florida and throughout the Southeastern US. ... more

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