Glen Phillips

A Joyful Noise

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heavy
birdless sky
breath hanging like
your silence
close your eyes
heart pounding
like shoes in a drier
want a cigarette now
thought I quit years ago
I will make a joyful noise

mouth open
lies pour out
you know we’re not leaving
you alone now
you will make a joyful noise

hallelujah

you’re still there
beneath the snow
you’re frozen
you’re waiting to be let go
let it go

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mantooth On Apr 18, 2007

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2007-04-18 16:56:32

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by jtstanley7

17y ago

Incredible! Listened to this while thinking and ended up in meditation without understanding how or when it came. I think the song repeated even though I had not meant for it to, or perhaps it was one of those eternal moments. It seemed like hours. I don't remember everything that transpired in the moment but by the end of the song I felt like I was a child just being found after a long time lost in a cold dark night. Love, forgiveness, and understanding flooded my day and went on for a few weeks. Thank You Glen for whatever it is your doing.

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