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in the devereaux

from letters from the sun by leo crandall

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In the dim afternoon all alone in the Devereaux.
In the mighty air hung a tune that stuck his soul
When he was layin’ low in the Devereaux.
All the lovers held each other, so uninspired
He made himself into a pen of iron.

Your woe and care
(Lily, I swear by the palms of my hands)
All that you carry I’ll take for just one glance

A cotton dress and a rosary of hammered tin you came shining in.
You gave yourself in the Devereaux to the violin.
You held the men against your skin.
You were lit just like a pearl and you were lost and blessed
When you became our Lily of the West.

Chorus

The fluttered sky is a vellum page its grounded spine is bound in thread
The faintest star is a fiery word overhead
Like heaven’s book you remain unread.
You were the martyr to his monk inside the Devereaux
I was shoveling water down below

Chorus and solo

Lily let the ruby ink locked within, let it from your grace.
With your fingertip softly touch, deftly trace
Write “Devereaux” upon my face.
Baby give a pearl to me for all that I’ve used up
Since Lily put the Devil in my cup

Your woe and care
(Lily I swear by the palms of my hands)
All that you carry I’ll take for just your glance
I’m yours for just one glance, I’ll serve for just one glance

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from letters from the sun, released August 1, 2013

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leo crandall Syracuse, New York

I am a singer/songwriter/composer. I play the requinto, cello and guitar. I have toured Africa sponsored by the State Dept., nominated for Australia’s Bluestar Award, charted #14 nationally in Roots and Blues, received a Meet the Composer Grant. I have composed film scores, dance scores, theater music and ambient sound for installations. My music has been heard all over the world. ... more

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