Angel Dreams / Dead Harps

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Dust to dust
From the howls of mangy hound dogs
Boom to bust
To the swaying of the pines

Dust to dust
From the simple lily flower
Boom to bust
It is yours and it is mine

Trying to see
The sunlight all around
Trying to be
The hogs all rushing down

Turned the key
Without any helmet
Turned the key
Felt the wind all rushing ‘round

But even angel dreams
Can play on dead harps
Even ancient streams
Can flow through the dead parts

Dust to dust
Steal through hearts like hunters
Boom to bust
Lightning through your mind

Dust to dust
Bodies shook by thunder
Boom to bust
Frightening spirit signs

Angel dreams
Play on dead hearts
Ancient streams
Flow through the dead parts

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3 Responses to “Angel Dreams / Dead Harps”

  1. January 29th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
    Dave Hall says:

    I like your word pictures, i.e.-…turn the key…wind–all around me…”
    Banjo, eh. That’s right, you do play. and mandolin, yes… man I’m jealous! :-}

    Oh, to have the time to do more of what you’re doing. I’m so happy for ya, Ben. You are right in the middle, I believe, of where God wants you, at least for now.

    Godspeed, dh

  2. January 29th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
    Ben says:

    thanks for the encouraging words, brother

  3. January 30th, 2009 at 11:20 am
    Bruce Floyd says:

    Boy, you sure sound like Cat Stevens in this song! (That’s a compliment.)

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