Lyrics:
Walking calmly in
The woods the dappled sunlight
Was filtering through
I came to a split
With three paths going three ways
And a sign that said
Choose one, or choose two
Or choose three, but however
You do it, just choose
So I chose all three
At first it was confusing
And I was stumbling
But then an owl in
The misty distance hooted,
Said the following:
"I'm here all three ways
It doesn't matter which way
You take you'll get here
Tomorrow morning
At 4:35 a.m.
Bring pancakes and eggs
We'll have a big feast
I have some blueberries, too
We'll put them on top"
One one path I found
Eggs, syrup, butter and mix
All fresh and tasty
On path two I found
A cast iron frying pan
Already seasoned
On path three I found
Light green plates and silverware
And a red candle
I carried it all
Because there was three of me
Six arms, no problem
Sure enough, the owl
Was waiting in a clearing
With napkins and chairs
A fire was set
Flaming nicely in a pit
And I cooked 'em up
We used a big stump
As a table, and a moose
Joined in the meal
Talking about this
And that, we covered a lot -
True conversation
At the end I said
"This has been great, and now I'll
Take all three paths back"
The owl and moose said
They had expected as much
And exchanged a smile
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Release notes
2023-09-30
It's been a great 1st summer FAWM for me. These haiku lyrics jumped out this morning. The story is based on what's happening in my life right now - pulled along in multiple directions - and loving it.
The guitar is a small red folk Framus from the very early 60's - the sticker says "Built in the Heart of Bavaria." My first real guitar, which I've kept these many years and which helps me keep going. After I raised the strings to make it a slide, it gained a new life.
Scott - @ttg105 - detects a Pennyfeather influence, and indeed there is. He's helped unleash my inner Pennyfeather. Brings me way back to a drawing I did after college with a bunch of animals having conversations around a statue at a cocktail party. An art dealer who looked at my various pieces picked that one out as the only one that had promise.
Thanks to all.
2023-10-09 @wobbiewobbit
there is something about this that reminds me of animations from my childhood. i can picture a juddery drawn stop animation for this surreal story, very relaxing listen
2023-10-07 @tunecat
What a beautiful calming voice. And the music is so gentle and subtle … I feel instantly transported. And then the story is so lovely and also so weird!! Love everything about it.
2023-09-30 @fuzzy
"Built in the Heart of Bavaria."
Sounds like a future song title to me...
Lovely guitar, especially the slide bits.
I detect a distinct Alice In Wonderland vibe in these lyrics.
As I think I've said before, your guitar/voice combo is pleasing and relaxing.
Don't trust art dealers; they're only in it for the cash.
2023-09-30 @ttg105
I detect a Pennyfeather influence! Great lyrics - nothing better than talking animals and food - and lovely, laid back slide guitar. 4:35 am is a bit early, but I'll take pancakes and eggs at any time.