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The Horse and Saint Columba

from Canticle of Creation by Simon de Voil

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The horse sees him there
so frail
on his way to Vespers
a clip-clop of hooves
he goes to the old man
nuzzles on his shoulder

Columba bids a welcome
rest his head upon the horse
breathes in the scent of fur & field
“My friend everything must end,
even this love”
they rest a moment there.

The horse knows that death is nigh
hoof scrap the ground
tears pool and fall like rain
everything thing must end, even this love
everything must end
they breathe in more deeply now.
everything thing must end my friend, every..
they rest a moment more.

The monk resumed his day
cloak soaked & with tears
he's on his way to Vespers.

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from Canticle of Creation, released January 6, 2021

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Simon de Voil is a Scottish singer/songwriter and sacred musician, now living in Vermont. Known for soulful, often haunting songs that invoke the spirit of his homeland, as well as his own personal story, Simon pairs thoughtful and inspiring lyrics with compelling piano melodies, and a rich, tender vocal style. ... more

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