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Catastrophe (written just after 9/11)
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Catastrophe (written just after 9/11) |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments 
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I normally don't post my song lyrics, but I think I had a little divine inspiration with this one and felt the need to share 1 year later. Catastrophe Catastrophe, smoke in autumn leaves We ask ourselves if we're really free When innocence falls into the ruins Of twisted metal and scattered ash... Dreams and faces are cast away By the force of blinding hatred And peace seems to be a brilliancy Falling somewhere beyond our reach. The souls lost are in the thousands And our questions so much more than that But answers don't come easy To hearts flooded in pain... The atrocities burn our minds With flames of human cruelty And safety seems to be a luxury Found somewhere in yesterday. Chorus: We need some divinity In this war-torn world We need some tranquility In this war-torn world The flags tremble at half mast In remembrance of the life destroyed And normalcy seems so far away From the hell we're living now... The tears and anguish consume our souls With the heavy weight of loss And peace seems to be a brilliancy Falling somewhere beyond our reach. *Krista Knutson* |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Krista, I think you need to post your lyrics more often. This is beautiful, and I thank you for sharing your talents... |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
This is an awesome write!!! have to look for more of your stuff here. Such a painful thing to write about, such a great tribute. Sherry |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Krista, I agree, you need to post all your wonderful lyrics, I post mine too as I have faith with the heart you write you will become a true songwriter! (wipes tears) I too wish this more than anything in the whole wide world, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Krista, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton (God Bless America) "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Krista, we can preach tranquility and divinity but first the vermin must be eliminated or we will never have it. Excellent writing, my friend  |
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A. L. Becker Member
since 2002-09-06
Posts 167San Francisco, California |
dear Krista, as another songwiter said so eloquently: "What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding?" Annika:- "Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?' |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautiful!!! I would love to hear the melody for this.  |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Thanks everyone for the comments, I truly appreciate them, as always.  I only wish I could sing and play it for you all...songs lose a lot when you don't get all the parts. Thanks again everyone.  *Krista Knutson* |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
Songs of the heart are always the most special. Thank you. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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