Ravenchild - Maddy Prior

Why do you see me and tip your head

With questions dark and wild

Why do I shiver through my backbone?

Because I know, cried the Ravenchild.

Why do you call me with that tragic voice

Broken and defiled

Why does it strangle my heart’s ease?

Because I feel, cried the Ravenchild.

What are you whispering so quiet on my ear

Every once in a while

What are you showing so rare and sincere?

I am happy, cried the Ravenchild.

What is this softness, surprising me

Gentle, warm and mild

What is this longing that catches my breath?

That’s my heart, cried the Ravenchild.