Name: The Mill
Duration: P00H05M36S
Description: My late father worked in a mill. The place was ancient. A mill had been on the site since at least 1066. I spent much of my young Summer Holidays there. The wood of the bridges that crossed the river were velvety-smooth and the water was full of fish and birds. It closed down years ago.

The Mill

from We Are The Compass Rose by Paul Devine

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My late father worked in a mill. The place was ancient. A mill had been on the site since at least 1066. I spent much of my young Summer Holidays there. The wood of the bridges that crossed the river were velvety-smooth and the water was full of fish and birds. It closed down years ago.

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The silence is the same
Torn only by the roar
Of gently whispered undertones
Black machines twist
Dance in the sky
The same
All changed

O for an engine to hold back the clocks
Keep those incessant hands at bay
Be calm of mind, content, all passion spent
But this too shall pass away
We weep for want of worlds to conquer
Day murders night
Night buries day
And time may beat its silent fury
But this too shall pass away

The light still plays
Same neon daylight sunshine
All colours turned to idiot muted grey
In sodium
Toys come to rest
The same
All changed

The bridge has gone
No velvet wood to lean on
And scatter gifts for birds
As the river runs
Toys come to die
The same
All changed

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from We Are The Compass Rose, released February 13, 2023

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Paul Devine England, UK

1983: Sheffield, singing with Siiiii
1986: Leaves band
1989: South Wales
1993: DVO form
2005: Siiiii reform. Release Ancient
2006: Siiiii active live. Play New York
2008: Ein Verdammtes Versprechen released
2008: A Murder of Sandfleas released
2014: Modern. Paul leaves band again
2019: Diagnosed with ADHD, BPD and Tourette’s
2021 – 2022: Publishes four books
2023: The Compass Rose released ... more

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