behind the books

from little fish. big sea. by jessica zdenek

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a song i wrote for my husband, the scholar. he had a dream one night that he was in a war and he made a big stack of books to hide behind. i love this image of the power of knowledge, but also, i long to reach him behind all those books.

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i know your face
take my hand
we'll travel places
we've never been
cry if you have to
tears are good
when will you show me who lives
behind your books
i know this dance
i've made these missteps
but we can pave a new path
in our darkness
late at night i wonder how he tries
to carry the whole world
late at night i wonder if he might try
and save the whole world
he fell for a girl who was locked away
and how he stays
i'm coming home
to a place i've never known
i'm coming home
behind your books

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from little fish. big sea., released October 15, 2008

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jessica zdenek Moorhead, Minnesota

jessica comes from a long line of lutheran ministers and musicians. her mother taught her piano from the age of five. after seminary she worked in the episcopal church for 10 years. now she teaches yoga. jessica experiences singing and performing as a spiritual exercise that brings the soul back home. ... more

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