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When I Rise Up
J. David Moore | Poem by Wendell Berry

In When I Rise Up, J. David Moore's luminous three-part canon set to the poignant words of Wendell Berry, the cycle of life is celebrated with radiant optimism. “When I rise up, let me rise up joyful like a bird. When I fall, let me fall without regret like a leaf.” This uplifting piece encapsulates the essence of embracing life's journey, from its inception to its conclusion, with joy and acceptance.