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Just the real deal. Hard times bring deep songs. I probably wrote this in 2003? '04? Just guessing.

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Forgiveness

I am older than the mountains
Wider than the sea
I am stronger than this bitter wind
That’s blowing thru and spilling me
I am truth seeking thru
And I don’t need eyes to see
I am born of flesh and fire
From water to the air
I am spirit into skin I am just barely fitting in
Brown and tan, black and cream
Mother’s milk, human need
You are rain on this sullen field
All exhausted from confrontation and
unlearning and tribulation
All virgin soil, come till me
Plant the seeds of forgiveness deeply
And rain, rain, rain
Gentle rain, rain, rain
Come and rain on my desire
Let smoke rise from our touch
We’ll go rising up to rebirth
And circling down to mother earth
In this life, in this spark
In this hunger

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from Teach, Inspire, Be Real, released April 8, 2016
Diane, vocal and guitar
Recorded at Temple Studio in Albion, CA by Peter Temple

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Diane Patterson Ashland, Oregon

Folkgoddess Diane Patterson sings the world awake with powerful voice and revolutionary lyrics. Her sincere spirit and roots storytelling plant seeds of respect and justice. She’s fueled by music-as-activism and love-as-revolution. Made in New Orleans, Diane’s new 2018 album features Mike Napolitano and Ani DiFranco. ... more

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