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Rod Johnson - Sidewalk Fisherman

from Mantichorean by Stephen Wordsmith

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Recorded for February Album Writing Month, 2012.

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He baits his line with clockwork hands
And hooks of lion's teeth
As booted heels fall by his face
He'll cast his nets beneath
Anticipation stirs the milky blood
Within his veins
On the sidewalk, the public sidewalk
The dandelion will fish today

He fishes not for food
But for a place to spread his roots
Commanding fleets of nimble seeds
Equipped with parachutes
To spread their nets across the world
Where'er the wind shall blow
And when they've laid their sails down
All that's left is chill-less snow

As evening falls, he'll weave another
Silken fishing line
Safe from unsated teacups
Or casks of splendid wine
And pack away his proud rosettes
Of yellow firelight
On the sidewalk, the trodden sidewalk
The dandelion will sleep tonight

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from Mantichorean, released September 3, 2013
Lyrics by Stephen Wort.
Composition, vocals and all music by Rod Johnson (soundcloud.com/cubeb)

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