A Beggar’s Retreat by Durge published on 2017-12-27T04:00:40Z Dedicated to a friend who has struggled mightily and been through some very tough times. It's my attempt to empathize and relate to the deepest of personal despair in the hope that any support will help to tame the demons. To find a brighter place. Lyrics: Beggar’s Retreat by Craig Durgy I’m so hungry, I’m so hungry What does it really matter? The table seems too tall My heads been on a platter Should I jump before I fall? (Chorus) Can’t feel the crackling of the leaves beneath my feet This autumn air is there, But not so much for me My soul, that someone stole, Has left this hole you see So, please excuse me as I quietly retreat I’m so hungry I know there is a harvest That will nourish me and more So why am I here starving With my back against this door There’s a window where I reach out Though I seldom see the light One grain of hope I seek out Like a beggar in the night (Chorus) I’m so hungry The daylight burns too shallow I scurry for the dark But here I shrink and wallow And the truth is just too hard I know this devil, anger How he drags me to defeat Love, she is a singer And she sounded so damn sweet (Chorus) So please excuse me as I quietly… Written and performed by Craig Durgy Copyright 2018 Gentle Rain Records Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by Craig T Elliott This is such a well written heart felt song. Thanks for sharing. 2022-12-14T13:08:09Z Comment by Jonathan Beckenstein Beautiful song and sounds of comfort. I am bookmarking this for when I need it, because sometimes I do. And here's to your friend and the hope of resiliance. 2022-12-03T14:28:50Z Comment by JunkHeap Beauty, nicely done. 2020-07-20T01:27:08Z Comment by Nat Daniels This is so great... Just love this song Durge... 2018-06-05T22:55:57Z Comment by Chuck Aaron Love your vocals---nice writing Craig-guitars sounds so good with the background music !!! 2017-12-27T15:30:19Z Comment by Durge @sunnidayz Thanks Sunni. I agree with you 100%. Thanks for listening. 2017-12-27T06:46:23Z