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Still Point

from Temporary Stay by Pat Wictor

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And I'll lay down my sword and be a
 soldier no more
Scars on my hand and my feet
Scars on my heart no one's seen
Fought for hearth and home since I was young and lean
But these hands of mine may never be clean

And I'll lay down my sword and be a
 soldier no more

I'm taking off these boots caked with dust
Taking off my armor--let it rust
After everything I've seen
Gonna rest a while beside the coolest stream


Maybe there is still a chance that I can be redeemed
Maybe I can still become the man I set out to be
I'm still trying to find my still point in this turning world

When I make it home, keep your banners furled
Save your celebrations, you won't need your pearls
Will you still remember who I used to be
All I want is a quiet life of peace

And I'll lay down my sword and be a
 soldier no more

Maybe there is still a chance that I can be redeemed
Maybe I can still become the man I set out to be
I'm still trying to find my still point in this turning world

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from Temporary Stay, released December 7, 2003
PW:  vocal, lap slide guitar

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Pat Wictor Brooklyn, New York

Grounded in rural blues and gospel traditions, Pat Wictor's lean, poetic songs and expressive guitar playing are seasoned with jazz, pop, improvisational surprise, and philosophy. He first gained attention as an acoustic lap slide guitarist, and a sought-after collaborator and session musician. His evolving projects push his own musical boundaries ever outward ... more

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