like an earthworm stranded on the sidewalk
like a rat drowned in the pool
it's more a spectacle than a tragedy
less an exception than the rule
like a puzzle missing the final piece
like a leaky boat on the lake
i've tried so hard to make the best of this
the voyager's lost her way
and please, please say you like me
just let me know something is real
been chasing specters through the brambles
building castles for the waves
like the pause at the ends of your sentences
like the darkness before the dawn
this silence is not really empty
a breath before the plunge
credits
from Breakfast Truce,
released July 14, 2012
Andrew Histand- cello
Alex Champagne - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, aux percussion
Letitia VanSant - banjo, vocals
what a beautiful voice with a fine blue shade, so clear. brings my inner strings in resonance. whatch her with darlingside on youtube "sweet and low", wonderful music made by wonderful people, thank You! Stefan Lorenz
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Such a nice voice, melodies, and most importantly lyrics, which are unique and personal. Overall affect: Soothing. Just the sort of songs I like. ollie lee