Category Archives: Poetry and Lyrics

Looking out in February

A line of grey blur Across the winter Berkshires Concealing nothing.

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Behind the Logging Truck

the load looks top heavy •
but holds past the curve Continue reading →

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Queen of the Heather

From a traditional song, as learned by June Tabor of Belle Stewart (Read here about the collection of said song and the folk process in action) I said, “Fair lassie, if you’ll be mine And you lie on a bed … Continue reading →

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History repeating itself

We stand the simple fools we watch them break it down •
But the stolen voice lies silent it cannot make a sound Continue reading →

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Remembering Andy M. Stewart

This song from Silly Wizard, featuring Andy M. Stewart, has long been in my top playlist. Recently saw a notice that Andy M. Stewart, of Silly Wizard, had died during the holidays. Very sad new indeed. Fiona Ritchie mentioned him … Continue reading →

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