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The Marvelous Dragonlady

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I am ten and I'm eyeing the front of a book
Soon the newest one in my collection
There's a woman, arms wide,
who is proudly astride
a magnificent gold colored dragon

Well the pages fly by in a blur of suspense
As young Lessa beats all odds to save Pern
From a girl once afraid
A Weyrwoman is made
And someday I'd do great things in turn.

I am fifteen and awkward, as young teens can be
Doubtful of my own form and complexion
My one comfort is singing
For when my voice is ringing
My mood turns a better direction.

Then I read Killashandra: operatically trained
But whose flaws keep her from her first career
Yet with song and sharp mind
She is able to find
Both crystals and purpose both vital and clear

Through the darkest of nights and the brightest of days
Your wonderful stories have been there for me
How I wish that I'd once had a brief chance to say
My thanks to the marvelous Dragonlady.

Twenty-two and I'm aching, I've just learned the pain
Of the end of love's powerful connection.
I'm alone and I'm scared,
I feel so unprepared,
So return to my books for protection.

It's the Rowan I seek, who knows solitude well
Yet defies loneliness with her power.
Through her eyes I find strength
In my work and at length
I can heal in my own form of Tower.

Twenty-five and I'm trying to choose my own path
Dreams my right hand, my fears in the left one.
Will I do what they say?
Can I go my own way?
And dance to the beat of my own Dragondrums.

Robinton grants the answer, my hero for years,
Helping all with his music and counseling
As a Harper I'll play
Seeking Robinton's way
With my songs and my spirit resounding.

Through the darkest of nights and the brightest of days
Your wonderful stories have been there for me
How I wish that I'd once had a brief chance to say
My thanks to the marvelous Dragonlady. (x2)

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from Familiar, released July 24, 2014

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Familiar Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In 2011, a soprano who loved epic fantasy and role playing found a composer who loved Star Trek and gaming. As the pair came to know each other, the composer's fascination with the intricacies of prog rock and metal wove its way into the soprano's passion for Irish music and filk. Some three years later, Aaron and Kaitlyn perform as Familiar, their marvelous musical co-creation! ... more

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