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#15 of 20.

scores of angels (return of the sparrows)

what spell is this that casts itself
through the walls
a secret stranded animal call
that opens up the mouth
of a cave
to taste its freedom once again

it’s all coming back
it’s all coming back
scores of angels 
clad in black
in black
drums in singing fields
arrows in my shield
scores of angels
love made real
made real

it seems
this one possession’s all that we are
a starless sky with its skyless star
eternal as the moment of truth
when first
i gave myself to you

it’s all coming back
scores of angels 
clad in black
in black

drums in singing fields
arrows in my shield
scores of angels
love made real
made real

all a wild heart needs 
all a wild heart needs

you’re all a wild heart needs

(from “raised by swans is the name of a man, vol. 2: run with the silent wildfires”. available now. all lyrics and music written and performed by e. howden)