Friday, February 18, 2011

Moonshadow

Had an incredible experience this morning ... As I drove west toward the church in the early morning hours, the magnificent full moon was setting behind the Tucson Mountains, just to the left of Sombrero Peak.  Instantly, the once great Cat Stevens' [born Steven Demetre Georgiou and now Yusuf Islam] wonderful song Moonshadow erupted in my mind.  Haven't thought about it for 40 years or so.  For your pleasure, here is Moonshadow ...




"I'm being followed by a moon shadow
Moon shadow moon shadow
Leaping and hopping on a moon shadow
Moon shadow moon shadow

"And if I ever lost my hands
Lose my plough, lose my land
Oh, if I ever lose my hands
Oh well …I wont have to work no more

"And if I ever lose my eyes
If my colours all run dry
And if I ever lose my eyes
Oh, well… I won't have to cry no more

"Yes, I'm being followed by a moon shadow
Moon shadow moon shadow
Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow
Moon shadow moon shadow

"And if I ever lose my legs
I won't moan and I won't beg
Oh if I ever lose my legs
Oh well ... I won't have to walk no more

"And if I ever lose my mouth
All my teeth, north and south
Yes, if I ever lose my mouth
Oh well... I won't have to talk...

"Did it take long to find me
I ask the faithful light
Did it take long to find me
And are you going to stay the night?

"I'm being followed by a moon shadow
Moon shadow moon shadow
Moon shadow moon shadow
Moon shadow moon shadow"

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