Songs for Jane

Song Cycle by Nicola LeFanu (b. 1947)

1. Far away
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
Far away mountain peaks
Reflected in its eyes
The dragonfly

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Language: English 
Scattered petals
Drift on the ruffled water
Sky filled with glittering stars
Moonlight scattered on the water

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Standing around, looking intelligent
Sitting in silence, patient and dutiful
It’s not nearly as good as giving a party.

Standing around, looking astute
Sitting quietly, bothering nobody
It isn’t much fun.
Not nearly as good as giving a party
Or having a fling,
Or better still
Drinking brandy!

And then when you see
Old Age try to come in
Lock the door!
When you see Old Age coming
Just say -
I’m not at home!

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Total word count: 101