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A Lady I Knew

from Heaven Reaches: Earth by Paul Willson

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I never knew where it was that she was from
She had a northern girl’s face
And a southern grace
She’d say any place to her was home

She was known for her kind humor and the strength of her will
She was easy with a laugh but of a heart not to be stilled

Many tried to win her but she would not be won
Desire for her had a many man undone

As a prize they viewed her with lust and greed
But the riches she possessed were much finer indeed

I knew it I could see
When her eyes revealed to me
A tenderness

I spent my days in her warm company
As a gift she gave to me herself freely
And to be certain I was hers

So young and happy we went light and easily
Our hearts knew not a fear
But so brief the time we had, my love and me

Now I know that what comes it goes and must be free
For even as I grasped, she was gone from me
Never more her face was I to see

By her deathbed I prayed most desperately
But a soft light shone in her
She bid farewell most peacefully

I knew that I must be
When her eyes asked of me to be
Strong when she was gone

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from Heaven Reaches: Earth, released November 22, 2013

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Paul Willson Richmond, Virginia

Paul Willson is based in Richmond, Virginia. He has released one album and three double-albums as a leader/primary composer. His work has been reviewed in RVA Mag and RVA News. Paul's compositions cross into several genres. He sings, plays guitar, fiddle, sarod, and sarangi. ... more

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