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A Squall, A Plea

from The Kite and the Shore by Sammie Francis

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lyrics

She never handled busy well
But still was even worse
The walls smiled down and said, nice try
Right before they fell

She brushed her knees and stood up straight
Checking for a bruise
The search went on from dawn til dusk
When the sky warned her, it’s late

It’s too late for you to walk alone
Even if you think you’re fully grown

Beyond these mountains, lie other mountains
Beyond this sea’s a squall
The climb is only getting steeper
Before we take that fall
Before we take the biggest fall of all

He never handled selfish well
Selfless was even worse
Turned his gaze up to the church
And heard a gonging bell

He clasped his hands and knelt right down
Praying to a god
The plea went on from dusk til dawn
But he still left with a frown
Even grace could not wipe away that frown
He’ll wear it til he’s buried in the ground

Beyond these mountains, lie other mountains
Beyond this sea’s a squall
The climb is only getting steeper
Before we take that fall

But I will catch you
In my hands
Even if they’re stained
I will hold you
In my grasp
Until the desert rains

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from The Kite and the Shore, released August 31, 2013

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Sammie Francis Portland, Maine

Sammie Francis grew up in Maine and has been writing and playing music locally for over 10 years. She is primarily a high school English teacher, but otherwise enjoys writing music and listening to Laura Marling. Her latest album, 'The Kite and the Shore', was released in September of 2013. ... more

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