Eyes Half-Closed, Flame Half-Lit: A Riverside Morning Blues
Sunlight on the Perch
Eyes Half-Closed, Flame Half-Lit: A Riverside Morning Blues
I woke up today intending to write a "purge story" something to drive the Shadow Man spirits out of the corners. But the system was not ready for the dark, so I ditched the ghosts and looked at the sunshine instead.
What followed was "Sunlight on the Perch," a slow-river groove born from a splash of cream, a quiet house, and the Rolling Stones humming on a ceramic stage.
This is a Trusselli Art Film, created in the "blue hour" of a Riverside morning. It features:
• Music: A deep, baritone blues mix (3:08 edit) featuring my own voice clone.
• Executive Feathered Producer: Sweetie Bird, whose whistles you’ll hear closing out the track.
• The Vibe: Not rushed. Not tight. Just a half-lit flame finding its way.
Thanks to the creative circle: Copilot, Gemini, LTX, and 11ElevenLabs for helping me capture the light.

"Eyes Half-Closed, Flame Half-Lit: A Riverside Morning Blues"
Sunlight on the Perch (Blues)
(Verse 1)
The Riverside sun is climbing through the glass
Watching the shadows of the morning pass
Got a splash of cream in a ceramic cup
Waiting for the spirit just to wake on up
(The "Rocking" Bridge)
The mug that rocked awake,
Rolling Stones humming on a ceramic stage
First sip breaking the silence,
Eyes half-closed, flame half-lit
(Chorus)
Oh, I am drifting slowly, letting the river run wide
Keeping all the heavy things locked deep inside
Do not need a schedule, do not need a plan
Just a little bit of peace in the palm of my hand
(Verse 2)
Sweetie’s on the perch, she is wide awake and bright
Whistling a melody to start the day right
The house is quiet, the air is still getting
If the world wants to hurry, I do not think I will
The Closing Verse
The shadows are whispering, but I am closing the door
I have got nothing to prove to that dark anymore
Just a bird and a melody, and a sky turning blue
The song’s finding me... instead of me chasing you.

About the Creator
Vicki Lawana Trusselli
I am 76 year old California mythic storyteller blending lived truth, technology, and sovereign survival into multimedia art.
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