Cle's song

from maranatha by Megan Sue Hicks

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This one was for my flatmate, who was then called Cleo, and who is now known and loved all over Australia and Europe as Clelia Adams. In 1971, I don't think she had even entertained the idea of becoming a successful C&W musician. How's that for defying expectations? I have most of her albums. They're great!

I have to say, as I'm typing these lyrics -- from memory! -- I am amused.

lyrics

Plant your houses in the desert,
Curse the heat and pray for rain,
Cultivate your wilted crops
That choke the ground where desert flowers had been.
I don't know why you left the meadow,
But I'll come 'round from time to time
And try to be your friend.

A tiny dwelling in you town
You built with my name on the door.
Sun and hot wind weathered me.
I learned your constitution, and that more
Than laws could fill the gnawing hunger
Eating away the very love
That I was crying for.

Your learning stays immutable (immovable?).
That might be right for you,
For me confinement cripple loves.
Mirages in your wilderness I see
Distort the green grown mountain range.
My taberacle's been unpitched.
Don't curse me 'cause I'm free.

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from maranatha, released May 29, 2020

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Megan Sue Hicks Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In my teens and twenties I wanted to be a rich and famous singer-songwriter. In my 30s I wanted to be a rich and famous bestselling novelist. In my late 30's I discovered that what I really am is a storyteller, and that's how I've been making my way in the world for the past many years. You can find more about that at megahicks.com ... more

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