Fairytale (Splintering Glass)

from Fairytale by Patrick Jasper Lee

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Once upon a time we had a most awesome dream
And its tales were told in rhyme on how life should be
We took the old laws, and washed them away
Now I hear the Earth cry: ‘Did you have to do it that way?’

Lying on the ground are shards of you and me
Their reflections reveal betrayal; clouding up what we see
We broke every code, in the mirrors of lore
And when there’s no blameless road, you don’t know what life is for

With no clear reflection, we’ve nowhere to look but through splintering glass
Its presence evades us, fragmenting us as we go
The witch queen’s in places with so many faces; the wolf’s in you and me
But now the tales have turned; we no longer can be free

Once upon a time we were all in control
Now we’ve shadows on our minds; how easy to lose the soul
Snow White is lost, on the streets with her bags
Cinders is up then down, consigned to her rags

Ah - give me a reason to say we’re not living with splintering glass
It greets us each season, and we don’t know which way to turn
But you’re making a fuss, there’s no more to discuss; it’s just a fairytale

Once upon a time, ancient stories were told
They kept us well informed, they kept us whole
Now all we have is splintering glass
A mirror that won’t mend, from a fragmented past

It’s just a fairytale

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from Fairytale, released August 8, 2020

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Patrick Jasper Lee Wales, UK

I am something of an activist with my music & literature. As an indigenous Rom Gypsy my cultural and artistic work explores the highs and lows of life/soul. I champion tribal origins, and the underdog in our modern times. I am tired of what this society tends to throw at us, especially innocent folk. I believe the awesome beauty of nature & the arts remains our only hope in this chaotic world. ... more

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