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Unsurpassed

from Forward by Beth Patterson

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Lonely spark of hope is sought
A miracle cannot be bought
My room upstairs a hermit’s lair
With just my sketchbook and my thoughts

I ask the gods of reason now
Some mercy could they please allow
Compassion’s crumbs on twiddled thumbs
I beg to have my turn somehow

The half moon shines a proud display
It cruelly mocks me while I pray
The mirth below an undertow
I only turn my face away

Frozen in my silent stare
While others take the lion’s share
No matter how I shatter now
Convince myself that I don’t care

The roads I’ve trod, the paths I’ve taken
Paradigms of progress shaken
I’d trade it all for a shred of stability

Having loved the seeds I’ve planted
Just this once may I be granted
A taste of what the real world seems to be

Refusing to give in to grief
And clinging to this mad belief
A heresy, insanity
I always thought would bring relief

My cold bed coaxes me at last
To rest my head from thoughts amassed
What can I lose, each day I choose
To hold out for the unsurpassed

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from Forward, released August 17, 2013
Beth Patterson: vocals, bouzouki, bass guitar
Lu Rojas: guitars, drum programming, keyboards

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Beth Patterson New Orleans, Louisiana

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Beth Patterson - a Louisiana player of the Irish bouzouki who easily crosses genre boundaries ranging from Irish to Cajun to Metal. She has performed in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Oceania & Asia. She has 7 solo albums & appearances on over 170 albums, soundtracks, videos, commercials & voice-overs. ... more

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