A Blue Psalm was first published by Gabriela Marie Milton in 2021. I wrote the poem in response to bloggers who wrote about the horrific abuse they experienced growing up and how difficult it is for them to deal with it as adults. I recently reworked the original song with new vocal tracts. I used some butterfly photos (mine) and videos I borrowed from the Internet as metaphors for people who have been abused.
A Blue Psalm
Lyrics and Music by Timothy Price
Oh, Lord? Oh Lord?
Why have you hated me?
How in my innocence
Have I sinned?
To be damned from birth
Neglected and abused
While you looked on
Like I was nothing more
Than the Devil’s spawn
I am broken, so broken
A pile of bones laid at your feet
Show mercy, oh Lord
Mold me, reshape me, make me whole
I want to feel loved, normal, happy, whole
Off Center & Not Even 
Tim, I have no words to tell you how much your words and the entire video means to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for thinking about those who were abused during childhood. Thank you for being YOU.
You are welcome, Gabriela. Thank you for the wonderful comment.
My pleasure 🌸
How are you and your kitties doing? Are you seeing any signs of spring in your neck of the woods?
I am tired Tim. Yes, there are some sings of spring. The kitties are fine. I am worried a bit about Maya but the doctor believes she will be fine. How are your kitties?
Boy I do understand tired. Our kitties are as ornery as ever. I finally got Sasha back on Atopica for her allergies. She has hair on her belly, and her fur is super soft again. She is happy, which makes me happy.
I am glad they are ok. Hugs to everyone 🤗
It is a very moving video and poem, Tim. Well done. You are someone who has helped others time and again. Thank you for being who you are.
Thanks, Lavinia. I’m happy you like the poem and video.
That is a powerful video. I was very moved by it.
Thanks, Liz. I’m happy to here that.
You’re welcome, Tim.
A compassionate creation for the community. Nice work, Tim.
Thanks, Michele.
Ver moving TImothy. A powerful poem worked into something that touches on many levels.
Thanks, Shey.
Devastating
So sad and
So blue
Thank you for sharing, I can’t even describe how the lyrics and your voice affected me
Thanks for the woanderful comment, abvr.
Warm embrace
You are most welcome Timothy.
Wow… that was a darkish atmospheric emotional ride! Love this song, Tim!
Thanks, Herman.
a powerful poem…thank you Timothy
You are welcome, Janet.
Very moving.
Compassionate and touching. Very nice Tim.
Thanks, Nancy.
Thanks, Couriers.
I think this is one of your best videos and poems, Timothy. One of the biggest mistakes made in mental health was believing that children were resilient and would not remember or be affected by their childhood experiences. How wrong they were! The mistake some truly evil and misguided people are making right now is pushing the idea that pedophiles (or people attracted to minors, as they want to call them) are somehow okay, can be cured, and do not harm anybody with their actions. WRONG! Abuse destroys lives, especially when people do not get the proper therapy. And pedophilia cannot be cured.
Absolutely. The stories people tell of the abuse they endured is heartbreaking and unimaginable. They are left broken and have such a hard time healing. Thanks, Dawn.
The millstone of these unspeakable transgressions creates ripples in time. From the child sacrifices to pagan gods right on up to today, the most delicate are too easily disposed of and abused. The butterflies are a perfect metaphor, and your psalm a perfect plea for understanding.
So true. A sad history that continues. Thanks, Mry Jo.
Beautifull words and your voice is more sensitive then before 👌
Thanks, Meli.
That “whole” haunts” me from the first time I heard it.
Moves me whenever I hear it!
Brilliant video!
Thanks, Marina. I’m happy you liked the video.
Very much!
This was truly powerful and compassionate, Tim.
Thanks, Dale.
Very deep and emotional lyrics and instrumentals!! The guitar really adds to the angst. Beautiful work! 🎶💖
Thank you, Samantha. I hppy you got that feeling out of the song.
A familiar dark place, I like it!
Thanks, Tiffany. The woman on the thumbnail is Tiffany.
your imagery and words were palpable Tim. 💞
Has that Jim Morrison The End feeling (which then brings up Apocalypse Now, but that is a completely different subject).
The Apocalyose is always upond us. Especially with the wincds we are having today. Thanks, Brian.
Powerful words, powerful music ~ your guitar work carries the emotions well, haunting yet still very strong.
The song is moving and musically intriguing. The voice is truly great, best performance I’ve heard from you yet.
Thanks, Socritris. I appreciate that very much.
Quite moving dear Tim!
Yes…. blue.
Thanks, Resa.
This is beautiful. Especially the beginning with the slow plaintive tone of “Oh Lord” – you captured that so well in your instrumentals and vocals.
I took a bit of a WP break and am catching up on reading posts!
I’m happy you are catching up. I love your wonderful comments. I’m always trying to think about how to depict lyrics in video. Video is always a challenge. Thanks, JYP.