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The Garlic And The Rose

from Constitution by The Afro-Métis Nation

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A symbolic tale of cooperation in the garden.

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THE GARLIC AND THE ROSE
Words and music by Chris White

O rose, you are so beautiful, a-shining in the sun Your tender silken blossom is a joy to everyone
I am a simple lowly plant that here beside you grows I am not worthy of you, said the garlic to the rose
For you stretch up towards the sky with elegance and grace While I remain below you in this my humble place
My scent is dank and obvious, the subject of much mirth While your exquisite fragrance has no equal on this earth
Chorus:
The bird on wing did sweetly sing, the breeze did softly blow And all the garden bloomed around the garlic and the rose La la la la, la la la la, la la la la la la
All the garden bloomed around the garlic and the rose
On hearing this the rose looked down and offered this reply If anyone deserves such praise, ‘tis surely you not I
You have the gift of healing the whole of humankind
And culinary wonders spring from your unique design
‘Tis true that I seem glamorous and destined for the crown But how I love the mystery you weave within the ground So let us be companions together till the end
Delighting in the differences that help us to be friends
Chorus

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from Constitution, released April 25, 2019
Chris White - Lead vocals, Backing vocals, Guitar
Brent Williams - Backing vocals
Sugar Plum Croxen - Backing vocals
Russ Kelley - Backing vocals
Shelley Hamilton - Backing vocals
John Showman - Violin

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The Afro-Métis Nation Ontario

George Elliott Clarke, O.C., has served as Poet Laureate of Parliament and Poet Laureate of Toronto. Shelley Hamilton is a two-time winner of the ANSMA 'Artist of the Year' Award. Russ Kelley and Chris White are performing songwriters and recording artists. 'Sugar Plum' Croxen has performed and toured since his teens. These artists honour their Black and Indigenous ancestors though this work. ... more

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