I have always wanted to sing this and the the other songs that form the cycle. The story of Vaughan Williams and his love affair is rather lovely. There was a film about it shown within the last two years.
Here are the words to this song, written by the composer's wife Ursua. Sleep, and I'll be as another sleeperHolding you in my arm Glad that you lie so still at last. This sheltering midnight is our meeting place No passion or despair or hope divides me from your side. I will remember the firelight on your sleeping face I will remember shadows growing deeper. As the fire fell to ashes And the moments passed.
Touching and beautiful... Thank you!
Very nicely done! Thank you for sharing!
Very beautiful, Ruth.
beautiful!!
I have always wanted to sing this and the the other songs that form the cycle. The story of Vaughan Williams and his love affair is rather lovely. There was a film about it shown within the last two years.
Here are the words to this song, written by the composer's wife Ursua.
Sleep, and I'll be as another sleeperHolding you in my arm
Glad that you lie so still at last.
This sheltering midnight is our meeting place
No passion or despair or hope divides me from your side.
I will remember the firelight on your sleeping face
I will remember shadows growing deeper.
As the fire fell to ashes
And the moments passed.