The Emerald Key

from Hereafter by Forestfather

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Now that the initial pains have settled
Your eyes seem lost in a somber haze
You seem to gaze within, in a waking slumber
Sedated by the breath of time

I escape the burden of loss in these woods of my youth
The wind sings through the trees, a song which gently soothes

On the first eve of autumn I wandered its depths
The grove whispered its secrets through the falling leaves
Upon a stone, there it did lay
A key of emerald, docile yet arcane

I wish you well, but I'll not dwell in your solitude
In the embers of a dying season, the secrets of the grove bring wonder to my eyes anew

Falling further into nostalgic fantasy
The light of the moon paves the path through a maze of branches
Guiding me towards the inner light

Streaming beams of twilight illuminate the shadows of the heart
Falling further into the mysteries of a deeper peace

And there again I saw for the first time, or so perceived
The door to a freedom so long passed
The key unchaining the burden which you've cast

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from Hereafter, released October 18, 2012

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Forestfather Lynchburg, Virginia

Forestfather began in mid-1998 as a death/black/folk metal band, The band was completely private until 2007 when the first recordings began (2 demos and 1 unreleased Ep)

Finally in 2012, the MCD 'Hereafter' was released with a new lineup: Kveldulf on Guitars/Bass, Michael Rumple on vocals and Jared Moran on drums.

The band is currently working on their next album. ... more

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