The Pontificators

I had a dream in the still of the day
It shook me to my bones
I dreamed I got up and I went to the door
But the sun no longer shone

There were people millin all around
I could see them from where I stood
They were cryin and holdin out their hands
But I could do them no good
‘Cause I’d slept too long
And the sun was gone
I’d slept too long
And the sun was gone 

  Jesus — Lord you’ve got to fill me
  Keep me rememberin Lord
  Keep me rememberin Lord

When I was walkin all alone
Nobody walked by me
You split my darkness like a sword through a stone
You gave me light and sweet company

And in the desert when I had no rest
My tongue was swollen and dry
You brought cool water to my aching heart
And you stood between me and the sky
I remember, Lord
I remember, Lord

This is a subversive post.  It’s one of Alvin’s lyrics, but is being posted by me, Duke, without Alvin’s knowledge or permission.  Alvin is a tremendous songwriter, but has not posted any of his lyrics here yet (I think).  So I’m outing him.  I think he’ll be OK with that, but if he’s not, I have prepared a statement:

“Neener neener, you’re not the boss of me!” <Runs to bedroom, slams door.  Hides in closet.>

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