Music in the Night

In the wee hours this morning, having trouble sleeping again, I ventured out to the patio. Usually it is the twinkling stars in the night sky that command attention. But this morning, sounds got my attention -- the sounds of coyotes yipping and singing in unison.

Many nights, here in the Chihuahuan Desert, we are treated to a symphony of sounds made by our local wildlife -- not only coyotes, but owls, crickets, and unidentifiable others.

One night a few years ago, listening to this night-time symphony, I imagined dancing spirits from ages past when native people who lived here recognized the power in those same sounds.

"Night Music"

"Night Music" is about the mystical power in our gorgeous desert nights -- dark skies, twinkling stars, a luminous moon, invigorating scents of datura and desert willow, and the mesmerizing songs of fellow creatures.

Inspiration:  Alternately chilling and pleasing sounds of the night here in New Mexico.