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The Surgery
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Grathy
A collaborative piece combining Dorothy's great synths, my poetry, along with mixing with "PierreOghi" and bass by "jamlady." This poetry is devoted to my older brother who had a very serious surgery a few months ago and unfortunately passed away.
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Released 01-Dec-2023
Category Ska/Reggae/Dub
Application Logic Pro
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Type mp3
Size 5.1 Mb
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Plays 15
Downloads 0
Weekly plays 1
Weekly downloads 0
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Lyrics
Waiting for the shrill ring of the phone, 
Which promises ebullient or nasty news, 
I think of you, 
And the childhood joys we've shared. 

The usual strain of tug-of-war, 
From grabbing for parental favors
And all the struggles in between…
Some justified, 
Others not so much.

I know not what the future holds. 
Will you dangle from tubes and wires
Like a marionette,

Your life in suspension 
Filled with liquids 
I cannot pronounce,
Strangers making 
Medical decisions for you, 

A roulette guess
As to where the ball will fall.
Black, red, even or odd?

Maybe you’re somewhere 
Between here and there,
With loved ones begging you 
To join them,
Perhaps a white light telling you that
It’s your time and day. 

Or will you have to stay 
Here among the living 
With your tired corpse,
Your body like tattered rags, 
Old clothes that don't fit anymore. 

Maybe nature will
Take you to a better place 
Where you can gaze down 
On those of us who still remain
Forever washing old and tired clothes.
Comments
artist
This was quite a mesmerizing piece of work!
Latest song: Exposure
2 years ago
artist
Great rmusic, emix & spoken words mesmerizing yes is the word
2 years ago
artist
You two have made a creative and mysterious sounding track. Very absorbing music and vocal. Hope your brother is well.
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2 years ago
artist
Claudia did an Excellent mix I knew you was going to love it!! You sound Great on this, awes so sorry to hear about your brother Mary -(, hugs
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2 years ago
artist
Thanks Mary that is an awesome Remix That reggae beat so hypmotizing from "PierreOghi !! Jamlady on her awesome bass and mixing skills. together with my synths sequencer then your awesome poetry. It's a hit in my book :)
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2 years ago
Very well created and performed
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2 years ago
artist
This is good therapy... Dealing with sorrowful loss in this fashion. I did much the same thing when my mother passed in 2002. The lyrics especially hit me where I live. Heartfelt condolences Mary, and thanks as well...
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2 years ago
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