In just the past few weeks I have become obssessed with Lauryn Hill's MTV Unplugged albulm. I listen to it religiously. Up until now I had never been so inspired by an artist, so for my final presentation in English class I decided to write a letter to Lauryn Hill.
Dear Lauryn,
I have no idea why it took me so long to listen to your albulm, but now that I have I am forever changed. Your songs spoke to me in ways I cannot even begin to explain. And every night before I close my eyes I think about what you said. It was just you, your voice, and your guitar. Nothing else was needed. I enjoyed yor simplicity. You told that things were not okay in our world today and that the time had come to rebel. You wrote songs of spirituality that were not so religious that the point became unclear. You told me to find peace of mind even though the say its impossible. And you shed light on the lies that society tell. You advised me to get out of all the boxes that the system puts me and you reminded me to remember what is real. You stirred up a spirit of revolt in my soul Lauryn, but what I felt next was fear. I mean right after you sspoke this truth, they started shutting you down. But now I understand. I get why you left the game. It would be selfish of me to have asked you to stay. But I just wanted to let you know that I heard what you say and I will try my best to break the mold.
Jah Bless,
Keyera Lucas
I completely agree with this post because Lauryn Hill is one of the greatest female artists ever. She is unique, creative, and very talented. Also, she is not afraid to be different, which is a subliminal problem for alot of young women today. Many women want to fit in and are blinded by artificial things, but Ms. Hill remains true to herself even to this day. I appreciate this letter very much because Lauryn Hill deserves it.
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