Name: Silent Summer
Duration: P00H04M12S
Description: A song for the grieving. Written in memory of an old friend on the 20th anniversary of his passing from AIDS. He died on October 31st, 1995. Yes. All Hallows Eve/Samhaim/Halloween. Samhain (meaning, 'summer's end') is the Celtic festival that honors ancestors and the recently deceased. i used the imagery of ceremonies that centre around remembering those who passed before.

Silent Summer

from Elemental Daughter by Rebecca Tompkins

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A song for the grieving. Written in memory of an old friend on the 20th anniversary of his passing from AIDS. He died on October 31st, 1995. Yes. All Hallows Eve/Samhaim/Halloween. Samhain (meaning, 'summer's end') is the Celtic festival that honors ancestors and the recently deceased. i used the imagery of ceremonies that centre around remembering those who passed before.

lyrics

In hard times
When we can't comfort each other
and we feel kinda alone
This is what I like to do....
I like to stand by the fire

I thought of you today
The Summer Sun fades away
The season's end.

Crossroads of life and death
I recall your final breath
Light gives way to the dark

To know, to will, to dare
I remain quiet
I know you're there
The tears flow defiant
Calming rainfalls on my face

Silent Summer
The words of Winter fill the air
The Mighty Dead live again
I feel the love from souls long gone
Hearts born again
My spirit strong
At the Summer's End

Time seems to stand still
Empowered by my will
My demons die

In death there is life
No day without night
See through the veil
Be at peace

Candles lit black white and red
Table set for honoured guests
Sit down for the feast
All chairs empty save for mine

Silent Summer
The words of Winter fill the air
The Mighty Dead live again
I feel the love from souls long gone
Hearts born again
My spirit strong
At the Summer's

(solo)

Silent Summer
The words of Winter fill the air
The Mighty Dead live again
I feel the love from souls long gone
Hearts born again
My spirit strong
At the Summer's End

This is what like to do
I like to stand by the fire.

Rebecca Tompkins 2015

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from Elemental Daughter, released June 22, 2016
Vocals, Lyrics - Rebecca Tompkins
Spoken Word - Violet Mulligan
Music, Backing Vocals, Production - Manolis Paschalidis

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