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Duty

from Invisible by Michael Cannon

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One man's battle to keep his children together

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Duty © 2012 Michael Cannon.

She said, “I’m ending this now, our time is over.
“I’ve changed so much, you’ve stayed the same.
“There’s another,” she said, “now my reason for being.
“... no inclination for apportioning blame.”

How will it end for them?

He said, “If that’s what you need, I cannot fight it.
“You don’t even want me to implore.
“But have you given our kids consideration?
“How can you turn your back and close the door?”

How will it end for them, the sacrificial lambs?
Lives dealt with uncertainty, the young will pay the price.

The confused minds of innocent children,
convinced her leaving’s because of them.
So they go to their dad to tell him they’re sorry.
They all feel so empty and alone.

Look what it’s done to them: these sacrificial lambs.
Lives dealt with uncertainty, the young will pay the price.

Day after day, despite alienation,
kids will wonder what become of their invulnerable world.
So they all make their adjustments, just one more sacrifice.
It all serves to make you wonder - is there no duty any more?

Little wonder children suffer
when a parent takes their leave.
No explanation there to pacify
all the demons they will weave.
To a future there to replicate
through the scars that may not heal

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from Invisible, released June 22, 2014
Composed by Michael Cannon
All instruments Michael Cannon.

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Michael Cannon TAS, Australia

Michael’s early works were guitar-based tunes, however his first lyrics can be heard in ‘Drambuie Rock’ from the 2010 CD Hard to Define. 
Michael’s 2014 CD, Invisible, showed a more complex style, with observations of 21st century society. 
The Tramp: The Music of Robert Aitken is his third CD, connected to his first Novel, The Tramp: a tale of a troubled musician. A stage script is underway. ... more

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