Kabu's tribute to the Pioneer Women, and TAPS recent post about the wanton destruction of the Pioneer Woman statue, for its scrap metal value, has reminded me of some songs. Music reaches the heart and soul when, sometimes, words aren't enough. Kabu's poetry is like such music, and TAPS words always reach the heart, in some part because we know her. Reading a news article doesn't do the same. These songs in particular have always moved me, because I hear truth in them.... Sign in to see full entry.