Laura Sandage: Listen
Broken Places
(Laura Sandage)
BROKEN PLACES
Laura Sandage and Ray Frank 2004
I knew a big man
He had a big heart
If you couldn't swing yet
He'd give a push start
But with such a big heart
His wounds ran deep
That's why when he sang
I'd weep
In front of a crowd
My friend was shy
He sang in a concert
So scared he could die
And into the music
His fearful heart poured
The melody cut like
A sword
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Beauty is found in our broken places
Breakdowns give way to breathing spaces
Let us raise up our tear-stained faces
Beauty is found in our broken places
You can show me
A great work of art
That baffles my mind
And sets you apart
But when you allow
Your heartbreak to show
You show me something
I know
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The very last time
My friend came around
I tried to be cheerful
But tears trickled down
If not for this weakness
The tears on my face
We might've skipped that last
Embrace
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