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Farquahar's Retreat 67
Lyrics: David Gay
Tune: David Gay
Meter: C.M. (8,6,8,6)
Where ocean's waves with fearful sound,
Storm fierce upon the shore,
I weary cast my trophies down,
For morning has ended the war.
Chorus:
I'll fight no more to slay the dead
But sing the rising light instead,
I'll weep revenge from out my heart,
And watch new day from darkness part.
The salt, salt sea like tears of shame
Erodes my life away,
But I'll surrender guilt and blame
Accepting the promise of day.
The wind blows soft across the sands
Where stormwracked plans lie lost
Like ruined ships from foreign lands
Lie mouldering where they are toss'd.
The dead mistakes of yesterday
Crowd hungry 'round my head
But I'll forsake them all to claim
The peace that is better than bread.
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