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« I sing the LORD'S songs » (palms once tough to stay alive, alarm clock on five). Cinnamon cheeks, Lord, cornbread smile. SONGS feed your ribs when you're hungry, chile. Washboard certainties, soldierly grace, text and style in her brimming face. Your hand on your heart, her voice in your ear: pilgrim, rest easy. Sit here.
Je chante le Seigneur (j'en ai tant bavé pour vivre, levée à cinq heures). Joues cannelle, Seigneur, sourire maïs. CHANTER fait ventre, petit sans pain. Foi de lavandière, charme militaire, message et classe du visage. La main sur le cœur, sa voix dans l'oreille : pèlerin, sois ici en paix. Translation by Jean Migrenne
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