The Muse Returns

As my didgeridoo/yidaki passion grows, I feel more and more at peace. Meditation playing is my favorite, but playing more advanced riddims makes me feel enlightened and alive. I just bought a new yidaki they called The Muse Returns (I call her Coral, because of her resemblance to a Coral Snake's colors), and it arrived a few days ago. This particular instrument is very much a teacher, showing me things I never knew I could do, and pushing me to advance. It is truly beautiful and I feel it has taken on maybe just a little bit of the persona of Ngongu Ganambarr (the maker and artist). It is a rare instrument, especially because of its pitch (B flat perfect). Coming from the N.E. Arnhem Land between Dhalimbuy and Rorruwuy, it is not common to find a B key yidaki. It is, without doubt, my most cherished possession. So I sit here, looking outside in amazement; there is snow on the ground during spring break, when just a week ago it was near 80 degrees. All I desire is to play my yidaki outside, on the streets again, but with this weather there is no way that would be at all enjoyable. I just wait. I wait for the weather to bring warmth and joyous days to my heart. I wait for my Hannah to come back, for surely she will bring warmth and joy to me. And for a short period, I know all will be perfect.