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The Lost Child

from Root, Seed, Thorn and Flower by Anne Lister

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When I woke the sun was shining
And across the cliffs the clouds had rolled away
Another clear sunny day for going on journeys away
And I kissed my friends and family
Trying to hold back a sense of fear
Swallowing all my tears that come from travelling alone.

And all of my journeys turn out to be
Ways to discover, new ways to see
Find the key to the mystery, trying to bring the lost child home.

And last night I thought I’d found it
Pushed the door of fairyland ajar
I’d been travelling far, and now the journey was done
But I sat in the enchantment
Heard the music weave a sleeping spell
And I knew too well the road was leading me on.

And all of my journeys turn out to be
Ways to discover, new ways to see
Find the key to the mystery, trying to bring the lost child home.

Everyone of us has pathways.
Everyone of us could find a guiding star
Some of us travel far, and some need to stay at home
And the end of all our journeysis to find a new adventure to begin
A new battle to win, but we only fight alone.

And all of my journeys turn out to be
Ways to discover, new ways to see
Find the key to the mystery, trying to bring the lost child home.

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from Root, Seed, Thorn and Flower, released April 29, 2022
Steafan Hannigan - Scottish small pipes and whistles
David K - National Tricorne guitar and bass.

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Anne Lister Wales, UK

Anne is best known for her song "Icarus", recorded and performed by a number of different singers, including Martin Simpson and Nic Jones. "Astrolabe" is her ninth solo album.

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