Lyrics

The Hermit’s Song
by Camelia Jade


how can I call you near
from the light around
the contours of your skin
who are we
in the black of the sky
before the sun breaks through

who am I to draw you near
as the waves
pass through my bones
as the sparrow asks
how are you
at fending for your meals
bathing in the dirt
singing to the earth

who holds the sky
from all of its light
I am the dark before
the dawn breaks through

you held me through the winter
beneath the fallen snow
the trees lay down
to sleep, my love
beside you

when, oh when will I break apart
release upon the spring
rushing, oh, waters
of a winter’s dream

feel no shame upon you
walking love’s road
life is all around you
and love is taking hold

who holds the sky
who can hold all of this light
I dream to see a deeper shade
of love breaking through

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