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Forgive the Dream

from My Friend Hafiz by The Levins

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This song is inspired by the poetry of Hafiz as rendered by Daniel Ladinsky from his book The Gift and is used with his permission.
© 2013 ASCAP/BMI

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Forgive the Dream
Hafiz/Ladinsky/Levin ©2013
I see your sky is winter and know your wounds that will not heal

You long for the warmth of a perfect one’s circle

Only complete when (your) love becomes real.

Your hands, feet and heart are wise

Still (there are/the) tears (that/they) sting your eyes

See through to view the formless brow that allows this universe to rise

Chorus:

Are you still listening to that old alley song- that brings you such pain-

That goes on so long?

Chain your ears to hear this gentle stream- until you can forgive this dream.

We can drink wine from a gourd that I hollowed in my house.

We can eat cheese from a calf that I raised up by myself.

We can feast on this truth through out the night

We can break bread on a carpet made of light.

A true saint is an Earth in eternal spring.

Hafiz is a poet whose song I sing

Inside the veins of a petal of a redbud tree are hidden worlds where he may be.

Chorus.

Your wounds of love will finally heal

Forgive this dream and become real.
And become real.
Become real.

credits

from My Friend Hafiz, released November 22, 2014
Ira Levin- Vocals, Guitar
Julia Bordenaro- Vocals, Piano
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Tom Hallenbeck- Cello
Payam J. Agheli- Ney
Elizabeth Stuart- Percussion
Aharon Wheels Bolsta- Percussion
Ian Kay Shields- Percussion

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The Levins Congers, New York

From harmony in voice to harmony for humanity, husband and wife duo, The Levins, uplift and unite with unflinchingly feel- good folk-pop, infectious musicality, sharp songwriting skills, and a unique approach to vocal harmonies that is both soulful and unexpected.




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