THE TRANSFORMATION
OF A
CAT INTO A LION,
is a collection of poems and quotes that I wrote between 2012 and 2018 based on experiences and feelings lived on my journey into becoming a solo loop artist as a harmonica player. Through this time frame I bought a sailboat to live in and prepared for my first Solo tour, the “Lion Harp Cross Country Tour” where I lived in a van and crossed 29 states in the US playing music in the streets. To its final pages where I close the book to leave on my next adventure, an European Busking Tour.
Love, Joy, Pain and Truth among other feelings were poured in every word written in the book. My hopes are that you find in it, inspiration for your own change of life.
Much love from the Lion.
A Poem from the Book:
“ART”
ON THE FLOAT OF THE BOAT
I'll sip the red wine and hit the pipe
I'll let my rhythm fly tight
I feel inside what needs to go outside
I'll sing a song
Only because this is home
Where in my own dome
I'm never alone
The music that sings in my ears
Is what my heart fears
But my soul gives me tears
So I fight through knives and spears
Only you can defeat you
Only you can crown you
Only you can be you
So be no fool
And live true
Powered by the wind
The ship cuts through
The sails are wings
Steering directions is possible
To have control on time is impossible
So I chose to fly above
To rip my skin apart
I won’t stop until I rock
In the name of Art.
Jeff Lima
04/23/15…1am
Boat love life living!
Hozier is the shit!
Every copy is signed with love and gratitude, shipped direct from me to you.
I will also include, upon request, a dedication note or personal poem for you or for someone you want to gift the book to.
Thank you and Much Love to You!