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Cosmos

from Alcove by Marian McLaughlin

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    Handmade lyric booklet with artwork - shipping out in May 2024.

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lyrics

He wanted to be a botanist, but he thought,
“Not in this life, there is not enough time.”
But he found himself getting lost
in the microcosms that called to him often,
like golden pollen and columns of moss.

The cosmos called, the cosmos called,
oh, the cosmos called and he could not ignore.
When the cosmos beckoned for his attention,
he set the intention to spend time outdoors.
On walks he’d notice overflowing phlox
or a budding lotus that gave him the nod
that he was interlocking with the cosmos.

She wanted to be an astronaut,
but she was taught to remain grounded in class.
She found herself surrounded by four walls
and a ceiling so tall and made out of glass.

But the cosmos called, the cosmos called,
oh, the cosmos called and she could not ignore.
When the cosmos beckoned for her attention,
she set the intention to spend time outdoors.
Clear nights permitted
a trip outside of the city limits
and she’d stare for hours at the cosmos.

She wanted to be an ornithologist,
but someone convinced her
to dismiss her dreams.
Sadly, she listened, but later on,
she was redeemed

When the cosmos called, the cosmos called,
oh, the cosmos called and she could not ignore.
When the cosmos beckoned for her attention,
she set the intention to spend time outdoors.
A great blue heron graced her sight
and it grew apparent that she just might
be quite connected to the cosmos.

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from Alcove, released March 8, 2024
Marian McLaughlin - voice, synthesizers

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