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Writer's pictureMark Sheldan

Love Is A Jewel


Paintings by Mark Sheldan

A lifespan of love stems from an endless feeling of deep commitment that is ever changing and always in motion. My heart opened up with a tender expression on this track that is dripping with sentiment and imagery. It has everything that a love ballad needs; a perfect song for weddings, commitments and friendships. Smokeywine Duo unleashed this acoustic gem at Lucienne and Kosta's wedding a few years back, in a beautiful setting, under a canopy of trees and lush growth with friends and family gathered around in a loving circle.


Here are some photos from that day in August, 2014. I was looking pretty dapper in my bolo tie and western suit. How could I not look good standing beside my gorgeous Lea. She's the reason I write these mushy love songs. They are warm, sincere and full of honesty; enough to make you melt into the arms of the one you are dancing with. (leasheldan.com)

'Love is a Jewel' is my gift to the star struck lovers in the world. It's as cheesy as it gets with moments of brilliance. The complexity of the acoustic finger-picking lays a magic carpet that is the underbelly of this country-folk song. My old Bb harmonica only had 4 or 5 working notes left and I used them all, sucking in some rust in the process. I'll put that on the Christmas wish list... The sweet, gentle harmonies are Lea, of course, layering them up like a ghostly children's choir.



Kosta and Lucienne

We are happy to say "hello" to our new listeners in Oslo, Norway, Woodland Hills, California and San Juan Del Rio, Mexico. Now we get to poke more pins into our world map... Thanks for supporting organic, homegrown music and local artists. The friendships keep growing and I shall never stop spewing out songs to delight you! Try to believe these words I sing and open your hearts to the love that surrounds you. xoxo Mark Sheldan



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Sing along with the lyrics below:

Love is a Jewel


Love is a jewel we’re given

In this life so precious and true

Love has a season for living

And spending forever with you


Try to believe these words I sing

Open your heart and see

Without you darling, it wouldn’t mean a thing

It wouldn’t mean a thing to me


Love spins around in circles

With layers of laughter and tears

As a stone in a lake causes ripples

Minutes turn days into years


Try to believe these words I sing

Open your heart and see

Without you darling, it wouldn’t mean a thing

It wouldn’t mean a thing to me


Love is deep like the ocean

Vast as the moonlit skies

Love is always in motion

Like dreams that dance in our eyes


Try to believe these words I sing

Open your heart and see

Without you darling, it wouldn’t mean a thing

It wouldn’t mean a thing to me


written by Mark Sheldan

copyright 2014 Socan



Our Honeymoon 1996




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