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Things Crack, Then Shatter

from Stories Untold by Kim Edgar

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lyrics

It’s all my own stupid fault
I smashed my gran’s special mug
And dad was ragin’, so mum took him out
And he left without a goodbye, without a hug

And everyone knows what happened next
The papers had a ball
“Brutal and savage” - he’s still our dad,
So what’s that make us all?

The cracks are how the light gets in
They teach that in school, but I know it’s not true
Things crack, then shatter, things fall apart
And they’re never the same held together with glue

I just can’t face being in class
I’m frightened by questions they ask -
Will I end up in the jail like my dad?
Am I as violent and bad? Maybe I am

So staying away is how I survive
Though the bullies miss me at school
Safer to keep my own company
‘Cause I’m feeling so angry and cruel

My wee brothers and sisters fight worse than before
And I know that mum’s feeling the strain
I’m the man of the house now, can’t hide any more
She says I’m not to be skivin’ again

I still miss my dad every day
I miss silly games that we’d play
Our wrestling moves and his tickling hands
It’s hard to understand why he won’t see me

Maybe he’s still angry about the mug?
I sent a sorry card
Or maybe he’s too long without a hug?
I’m finding that quite hard

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from Stories Untold, released September 23, 2016
Kim Edgar

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“Intense and thought provoking” (The List)

“Heart stopping…our very own Tori Amos” (Sunday Herald)

“An inspired empathy” * * * * * (Fringe Review)

Fuelled by a passion for social justice, folklore, and feminism, Kim Edgar crafts keenly observed details of people’s lives into powerful, understated songs that reach out and touch listeners. ... more

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