Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show.

In this episode, we're treated to a riveting story by Anne Purky, storyteller extraordinaire! Anne is a writer, storyteller, and advocate for those with disabilities.

After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by Stephanie Rogers, Story Jam producer and host.
 
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DEAD OR ALIVE by Stephanie Rogers

Are you dead or alive
Is your heart still yearning
I've stayed behind
To clean up the mess they found
All the sirens that blew
They came looking for you
As they ripped the babe out of your hands
Now you're there in the queue
After all you've all you've been through
I'm afraid to see how it all ends

Do you remember a time
Free of cracks and bruises
Do they let in the light
Or are they closing down
On your eyes as they cry
While they're fighting for life
Though they're hardened and sunken and blind
Take your place in the cue
Someone's waiting for you
They don't know that you still have to die

Strength will crumble
No one will tell you why
I've too been to battle
And I, too, have sunken eyes

Are you dead or alive
Does your heart still yearn

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme Music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: Anne Purky
"Dead or Alive" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers

Piano by Fred Simon
Strings by Craig Snider
Bass by Rafe Bradford
Vocals by Stephanie Rogers
Arrangement by Danny Shaffer

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