Songs by Myself

Song Cycle by Harrison Birtwistle, Sir (1934 - 2022)

1. O light set the flame in amber...
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O light set a flame in amber, and freeze
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2. I lean against a shade...
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I lean against a shade, cold thoughts
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3. Cold statements...
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Cold statements thaw time's stillness
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4. Steps...
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Steps; bequeathed entrances, falling
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5. This silence before light
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The silence before light cuts a knot of
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Total word count: 135