The Lame Man

from Songs at Dawn by Henry Hugo & The Kindred Souls

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The Lame Man
Lyrics: Viola

When the hounds were howling
Like wind through evergreens
I heard a lame man moaning
In sand dunes by the sea
I heard his cries that evening
As he wallowed in his grief
I heard his heartfelt prayers
As he pleaded for relief
I decided I would seek him
So I grabbed my cap and cloak
I wanted to protect him
From his land of little hope
Now the storm was wild that night
And the winds were mad, ferocious
Attempts to heed his screaming
Well, they really were precocious
I struggled through the bedlam
Fireflies did guide my way
I trundled on determined
Not to try another day
I finally found him bitter
Beside a stark, rock pool
He continued to bemoan
That in hindsight he's a fool
But my darling lover
Be well and keep your smile
The lady who does love you
Will lay with you a while
She'll lie with you forever
If you only let her in
Her passion is not fruitful
If your answer speaks of sin
Everyone needs comfort in this
Harsh and bitter place
Every heart is childish
As we anguish in our grace
As long as we are truthful,
No fear should ever be
My love for you, sincere
Will be eternally
And if you feel so frightened
By my silent, sheepish tones
Its only I'm as frightened
As your deadly, nightly groans

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from Songs at Dawn, released April 1, 2010
Written by Viola Bow

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