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The Kite and the Shore

from The Kite and the Shore by Sammie Francis

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lyrics

Oh your eyes are like the sea
Tossing and surfing the depths of me
His eyes were bright til they grew dim
Been four years since I saw him

Can’t recall days at the shore
We stuck to the east in those years before
Knew which birds would nest— the cawing crow
You wouldn’t live to see my children grow

When he was found, you lay in ground
I’m the kite and he’s the shore
Smiling as you did, when I soar
I’m too afraid of sea glass

You shared trade winds in the same state
But never met, how cruel is fate?
‘The hero’ never met ‘the one’
Except in my dreams of setting suns

When he was found, you lay in ground
I’m still the kite and he’s the shore
Smiling as you did, when I soar
I’m too afraid of sea glass

Now I know the loss of home
And what it means to build one
From a basement to the sky
Can’t believe I saw you die
No…I won’t let go

When he was found, you lay in ground
I’m still the kite and he’s the shore
Smiling as you did, when I soar
I’m too afraid of sea glass

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from The Kite and the Shore, released August 31, 2013
Words by Sammie Francis / Music by Sammie Francis & Max Taylor

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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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