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Ima
words and music copyright 2020, Cynthia Marchant

I got the news today Ima died
I knew her in my younger life
I found myself thinking of times
those special times

winding country hours and many miles
she welcomed us with hugs and smiles
and southern food for comforting
so comforting

cornbread, chicken, fresh garden tomatoes
rich brown gravy and mashed potatoes - mashed potatoes
vista views and the peace of the deep woods - deep woods
did a body and a mind so good

her husband crafted wooden push ducks
did funny tricks like losing thumbs
her sister Geri was always there
always right there

I just had two pairs of holey jeans
she sat hours at her sewing machine
fingers bent but she never complained
never complained

on the clothesline soft, well worn sheets
flapping in the gentle summer breeze
for me it was security

cornbread, chicken, fresh garden tomatoes
Rich brown gravy and mashed potatoes- mashed potatoes
vista views and the peace of the deep woods- deep woods
did a body and a mind so good

She sat next to me when daddy died
she patted my hand as I cried
soft and gentle and full of hope
always of hope

she told me he had changed his name
from Joseph Wiley to John Wayne
J.W. that was my dad

cornbread, chicken, fresh garden tomatoes
rich brown gravy and mashed potatoes- mashed potatoes
vista views and the peace of the deep woods- deep woods
did a body and a mind so good

cornbread, chicken, fresh garden tomatoes
rich brown gravy and mashed potatoes- mashed potatoes
vista views and the peace of the deep woods- deep woods
did a body and a mind so good

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from Heart Cracked Open Wide, released December 27, 2020
Cynthia Marchant rhythm guitar and vocal, Nancy Burke harmony, Alton Smith accordion, Steve Dawson all other instruments

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Cynthia Marchant Chicago, Illinois

Cynthia's music rises from southern roots and life's many ups and downs, with inspiration from childhood memories; love lost, found and imagined; dreams and journeys of body and spirit. Her smoky, hypnotic voice embraces a depth of emotion, and the evocative, gritty songs weave stories that are haunting and deeply reflective.

Photos by Cynthia.

Black and white photo of artist by Cheryl Bennett.
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