Japanese Maple

November 23, 2020 11:28 AM

Baby, we're not in control.

Baby, we're not in control.
Mother's come and mother's go
Planting birth trees.
A Japanese Maple
in West Seattle.

Baby, we're not in control.
Baby, we're umbilical.

posted by Corduroy (4 comments total) 2 users marked this as a favorite

I really like the vibe in this! The guitar playing is very rich/full somehow. Reminds me a bit of some of the guitar arrangements in Mark Kozelek's various projects. Maybe the quiet singing contributes to that as well. Anyway, feels meditative and mysterious, with intriguing lyrics. Nice!
posted by edlundart at 1:29 AM on November 25, 2020


Thanks, edlundart! I love a lot of Kozelek's guitar playing, so that's really nice to hear.
posted by Corduroy at 10:11 AM on November 25, 2020


It's not a haiku, but it's a little haiku-y, right? I like the gentle lopsideness of the 14 beat cycles.
posted by umbú at 10:34 AM on December 7, 2020


Thanks, umbu! I have been leaning towards with haiku hearts lately.
posted by Corduroy at 10:53 AM on December 7, 2020


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