Name: Sleepless
Duration: P00H02M43S
Description: A friend told me the story of a newlywed couple honeymooning at the bride's parents' home. After a number of days she asked her mother to put the groom in his own room. The mother was alarmed and thought something might be wrong, but on the contrary neither of the young people had been able to sleep for any length of time when sharing a bed.

Sleepless

from Unrest - volume 1 by The Song Company

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A friend told me the story of a newlywed couple honeymooning at the bride's parents' home. After a number of days she asked her mother to put the groom in his own room. The mother was alarmed and thought something might be wrong, but on the contrary neither of the young people had been able to sleep for any length of time when sharing a bed.

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Our weariness still whispers yes
As in our bed pleasingly spread
With sighing silk we press

‘Though night now flows toward its close
Our senses wake and for their sake
The scented candle glows

Oh gods it’s beautiful!
Life’s purpose may be felt
With gliding fingertips
In hands its hallowed warmth be held
Or drawn within to find
The awed and gasping innocence
Of Nature’s reverent minds

The hours we keep in our deep
Enchantment give us leave to live
Outside the need for sleep

Your languid touch awakens such
A lively thrill; it seems to fill
My own fatigue too much

Oh gods it’s wonderful!
And you’re so meshed with me
Our motion makes an incandescent
Open mouthed unity
In this ecstasy bliss
Promises to keep this
Night perfectly sleepless

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from Unrest - volume 1, released November 4, 2020
Words and music: Miguel Heatwole, 2004

Mezzo-soprano: Jenny Duck-Chong
Baritone: Mark Donnelly

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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