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Song For Miranda (based on a poem by Elizabeth Zappala​-​Hanson)

from Web In The Corner by Colette O'Connor

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With a strong Celtic feel, this song hearkens back to the days when parents decided a young girls marriage fate. Sung from the perspective of a worried mother considering the options at hand for her daughter, Knowing her daughter's strong will does not make the decision any easier. A wild and wise song of love, inspired by a poem written by Elizabeth Hanson of Plymouth Ma., the guitar work is finger style, well suited to the piece. The singer's voice is dynamic, rich and pure. The lyrics tell a wonderful story.

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Oh wild child, oh wise child,
who sold you the moon?
When did you barter
the evening sky?
A better sunrise is in your eyes
Your one true love to reveal.
Your one true love to reveal

Descending moon, Miranda
Miranda rising moon,
the seed of your desire
will come to harvest soon,
will come to harvest soon

Oh wild child, oh wise child,
the tinker may be, who offers to
place the world at your feet,
and wrap you in midnight
atop his fine cart.
Your laugh upon the wind.
Your laugh upon the wind.

Descending moon, Miranda
Miranda rising moon,
the seed of your desire
will come to harvest soon,
will come to harvest soon.

Oh wild child, oh wise child,
the landowner waits.
He is a wealthy man with silver fine,
offering sunlight through curtains lace.
Your cushion by the hearth.
Your cushion would be by the hearth.

Descending moon, Miranda
Miranda rising moon,
the seed of your desire
will come to harvest soon,
will come to harvest soon.

Oh wild child, oh wise child
who sold you the moon?
When did you barter
the evening sky?
A better sunrise is in your eyes
Your one true love is revealed.
Your one true love is revealed

Beloved child, Miranda
the stars adorn your hair.
A woman’s true desire
to marry now the one
who stands before you there.

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from Web In The Corner, released February 19, 2014

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Colette O'Connor Halifax, Massachusetts

Sometimes eye-twinkles need re-charging. Colette reaches deep to craft a little magic where guitar, voice, and lyrics, remind the heart "it's ok to be yourself. That's singer songwriter love.

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