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Hawthorn Tree

from February Fog by Fae Wiedenhoeft

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The Hawthorn Tree
Music and lyrics by Fae Wiedenhoeft

along fair Arran's shores, the swans sing soft of tale of yore,
of a young love taken to sea

The two were hand in glove like sparrows bound in sacred love
a tune that only they can sing

a tree of unity they planted by the green eyed sea
the branch would hold their love through time

a sailor lad was he. He said, "don’t cry my lovely, Mhari
Before the moon is full I’ll return"

Please wait for me and she sang to him
I'll wait for thee

the moon shone full and bright and home he sailed mid-summers night. the tree so young and blossoming

they slept among the green. the world was light and dreams serene
the fires in their hearts burned bright

Where moss-grown boulders stand, he took her by the lily hand
and there they wed at break of day

the seas know not of hearts and once again the two must part.
"It wont be long, I swear to thee.
please wait for me." and she sang to him

The hawthorn's nearly grown. 3 years she walked shores alone,
she hears his whispers in the leaves

Home is the sailor lad. Home in the sea, forever plaid,
Under the wide and starry sky

Yes, I will wait for thee, by mountain, sea and hawthorn tree;
And on the wind you'll hear my love,

for at the fall of day, beneath the leaves where once we lay
I'll sit and sing I’ll wait for thee

come back to me....

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from February Fog, released February 28, 2007
Music and lyrics by Fae Wiedenhoeft

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Fae Wiedenhoeft Seattle, Washington

With a velvet voice, a hearty laugh, & the traditions of the Celtic winds, Fae takes her listeners on a musical journey through history & tradition. She performs independently and with her band SeaStar throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. She is an award winning songwriter and her songs are revered throughout the globe. ... more

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