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queen of diamonds

from Skin with Skin by Paul Clingman

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the question of the empty heart
is a question of the ground
when there's nothing
but a hollow echo for an answer
the bridegroom waiting for his bride
will never understand
she might give herself
to anyone who wants her

today will come today will go
a promise of the breath
who'd have recognised
a different sun
if it had risen
tomorrow is just yesterday
while the heart remains in chains
every prisoner
a warder of the prison

on the road lies the card
forgotten where she fell
queen of diamonds
with a tale of hearts to tell

the pain of him
who lost the world
makes others stand amazed
the centuries are nothing
nothing within hours
parents at the cemetery
are beyond the reach of men
when their children lie
beyond the reach of flowers

on the road lies the card
forgotten where she fell
queen of diamonds
with a tale of hearts to tell

peace upon you and
your loved ones
on your day of rest
peace descend upon
your hands
and on your labour
call to mind the smiling eyes
of your enemy
call to mind the smiling
of your neighbour

on the road lies the card
forgotten where she fell
queen of diamonds
with a tale of hearts to tell

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from Skin with Skin, released July 20, 2013

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Paul Clingman South Africa

I am Paul Clingman, singer-songwriter, artist and author based in South Africa. I was a pioneer in the development of African crossover music. My songs spring from the life of South Africa but echo at the wider horizon.

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