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Cradle of Stars

from WHAT WE ARE by Ed Askew

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words written in 1998 (found in a notebook).

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the sweet breath of a child
blows the last candle out.
and the sun in her purple robe
lays down to rest.

in a cradle of stars,
rock-a-by my sweet child.
may your dreams keep you safe
as you walk this long road.

though your Daddy is poor,
and your Mama is tired,
the old man in the moon
will fly with you tonight.

as a rocking horse rocks
in the sky, in the sky,
a great bird of the night
spreads it's wings, spreads it's wings.

the sweet breath of a child
blows the last candle out.
and the sun in her purple robe
lays down to rest.

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from WHAT WE ARE, released May 22, 2015

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Ed Askew New York

The singer-songwriter / painter moved to New York for a few months in 1967 where he met Bernard Stollman of ESP-Disk, who offered him a contract. Between 1968 and 1986, Ed lived, mostly, in New Haven; doing occasional shows with his band, and later doing solo shows there. Around 1987, Ed moved to New York City, where he continues to write and record songs, and occasionally perform. ... more

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