[HANASHIR:12268] A Shelter with Branches Above - lyrics to a new song,

[Ros Schwartz <ros_schwartz...>]

Hot off the presses - written last night.  I will send out the music when I can 
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with love,

- Ros



A Shelter with Branches Above


words and music by Ros Schwartz (c) September 2002


Chorus
Build me a shelter
With branches above
Let starlight come trickling in
Let me feel Your love
Build me a shelter
Let night's breezes blow through
In the silence and peace that I feel
I know I will find You.


I have built me a house made of brick
It is strong, it is straight, it is true
I made sure that the walls were so thick
that no feelings would ever leak through.
In my house I am safe and secure
And I hold the door's only key
Yet outside so uncertain unsure
I can feel You are right here with me.


Chorus


In my life I pretend I've control over all that I say and I do
Sitting here in this fragile abode
I must face that it's all up to You.
In my days I pretend I'm in charge
I build buildings that never will fall
Sitting here in this dwelling of sticks
I admit You're in charge of it all.


Chorus


Soon the days of this week will pass by
I'll return to the safety I know
But this time lets me feel for a while
You are with me whereever I go.
No, my home's not as safe as it seems
for its bricks may be shattered apart
You are not in the bricks of my house
You are here, You are here in my heart.


Chorus
Build me a shelter
With branches above
Let starlight come trickling in
Let me feel Your love
Build me a shelter
Let night's breezes blow through
In the silence and peace that I feel
I know I will find You.

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