The original version of Evermore Ascending has been published in All of Me Vol. IV, courtesy of Shadow Spark Publishing. This arrangement is dedicated to Wendy and for my dear friend and sister, Sharon Lawson. Closing art is by David McAdam.
Listen to Evermore Ascending by Richard Charles Stevens (In The Air Tonight Suite)
Listen to In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
When the sun is at its blackest
You will have a friend in me
With my hand upon my heart
Bowing down on bended knee
I shall hold this flame within my palm
Bereft of blush
Bereft of qualm
With touch of tender calm
To grant serenity
You will have a friend in me
Depend on me for such
Depend on me for such
Depend on me for such
.
When the sun is at its blackest
You will have a friend in me
I would move the mountains to the sea to see you breathe
For the past I grieve for thee
If only to relieve
If only to remind your heart to breathe
Pardon me for speaking
When it may not be my place
But I wish the same safe passage
That of dignity and grace
.
Dignity and grace
Dignity and grace
I wish the same safe passage
That of dignity and grace
.
When the sun is at its blackest
You will have a friend in me
With my hand upon my heart
Bowing down on bended knee
I shall hold this flame within my palm
Bereft of blush
Bereft of qualm
With touch of tender calm
To grant serenity
You will have a friend in me
Depend on me for such
Depend on me for such
Depend on me for such
You will have a friend in me
Depend on me for such
.
When the sun is at its blackest
You will have a friend in me
Observing from a kindly vantage
Evermore attentively
Death can be so senseless when our mortal coils be spoiled
Ruthless and relentless
When encompassing in toil
Tears then run as streams throughout the soil in memoriam
As someone dear departs the auditorium
Glory be remembrance of every one fine day
Life in sweet reflection no cruel blight can steal away
There exists a better place
We know such to be true
And when the sun turns black again
Will know just what to do
.
When the sun is at its blackest
You will have a friend in me
With my hand upon my heart
Bowing down on bended knee
I shall hold this flame within my palm
Bereft of blush
Bereft of qualm
With touch of tender calm
To grant serenity
.
You will have a friend in me
Depend on me for such
Depend on me for such
Depend on me for such
.
Can you hear me drumming in the air tonight
Feel adored
Shall remain within this moment for all my life
Paw to paw
Can you hear me drumming in the air tonight
Feel adored
(feel adored)
Shall remain within this moment for all my life
Paw to paw
(paw to paw)
Can you hear me drumming in the air tonight
Feel adored
Shall remain within this moment for all my life
Paw to paw
(paw to paw)
.
When the sun is at its blackest
You will have a friend in me
With my hand upon my heart
Bowing down on bended knee
I shall hold this flame within my palm
Bereft of blush
Bereft of qualm
With touch of tender calm
To grant serenity
You will have a friend in me
Depend on me for such
Depend on me for such
Depend on me for such
.
Richard Charles Stevens
Keeper of The Crimson Quill
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Mum is beaming listening to this. She heard it from the waiting room for the beyond. With the dignity and grace her tragic life stolen from her now fully restored, still feeling love and so much more. Fly on dear mum, soar high and hear me when I call to you. There will be a beautiful bridge still connecting us 🕊
Thank you so much for your unbelievable work, friendship and support. To you both. Two dear friends we have the honour and pleasure to know ❤