These words were sung at a tribute to Gaza at the Cornelia Street Cafe in November 2009. We post them here without music, believing that they maintain their power.
PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD
Prayers for the dead Prayers for the dead I'll take prayers for the living Over prayers for the dead
Flowers for the dead Flowers for the dead I'll bring flowers to the living Not flowers for the dead
Songs for the dead Songs for the dead I'll sing songs to the living No more songs for the dead
And when I am dead And when I am dead Don't say no prayers Don't send no flowers And don't sing no songs
But save them for someone You're loving instead
Prayers for the dead Prayers for the dead I'll take prayers for the living Over prayers for the dead
Posted in this space, December 4, 2009 To contact Moira T. Smith send an email to Steve@stevebloompoetry.net, and he will pass it along for you.
