Leo Smit (1921-1999) - Beyond Circumference (Liederzyklus)

The Sun kept setting - setting - still
I died for Beauty - but was scarce
Of Course - I prayed
Twas the old - road - through pain
I shall know why - when Time is over
Of Tolling Bell I ask the cause?
I saw no Way - The Heavens were stitched
I heard a Fly buzz - when I died
Go slow, my soul, to feed thyself
After great pain, a formal feeling comes
I've seen a Dying Eye
At least - to pray- is left - is left
I went to Heaven
The first Day's Night had come
We dream - it is good we are dreaming
What if I say I shall not wait!
That Such have died enable Us
Departed - to the Judgment
And All the Air is Still
Bus Tour: Boston in the Rain
In the Celestial Computer
So well that I can live without
What shall I do - it whimpers so
There came a Day at Summer's full
My Life had stood - a Loaded Gun
Extol thee - could I? Then I will
Me prove it now - Whoever doubt
Title divine - is mine!
There is a pain - so utter
That first Day, when you praised Me, Sweet
Wild Nights - Wild Nights!
Is it too late to touch you, Dear?
I reason, Earth is short
A Wife - at daybreak I shall be
The face I carry with me - last
I have no Life but this