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As Once I Was

from Copernicus (2012) by Alabaster dePlume

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There they will be
As once I was
As once
I was?

On the rotten longing
And the wronging long forgotten
On the dross

Hope that want that wants wants
Loss
As once I was

And as they do
And as they mean to do
And as I was once wont to, too

What one wants and
What one once was wanting
-And what wanting was-

On the rotten longing
On the wronging long forgotten
-What wanting was-

Garrot the lot

Not forgot, but lost
The loss?
The lot

What once I would have had to have got

Once
Which was
While the while
One day
Will be
Once

What?

A swan's eye
A song's cry
A solemn sigh
As once I
Was

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from Copernicus (2012), released May 21, 2012
Speech and typewrite both - Alabaster dePlume

Recorded by David Schlechtriemen at Limefield Studios

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Alabaster dePlume London, UK

Working with International Anthem, based in Total Refreshment Centre, London.

Manchester-born, saxophonist & spoken word artist, composer producer & songwriter. Employs a live-development style using candid communication inclusion and enthusiasm.

Next LP Come With Fierce Grace out Sept 8th on International Anthem, accompanies 2022’s critically acclaimed GOLD
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