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Lines of Longitude

from Lines of Longitude by Chris & Meredith Thompson

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Long ago they mapped the coast
with secants and astronomy,
sketching in the ragged edge
where dry land meets the open sea.
I'm amazed that hey could draw-
with such a sense of accuracy-
something that they never saw
from above in its entirety.

They sketched the lines of longitude
extended the equator to include
all that they had missed before.
They drew what they knew and then more.

Now we know the whole wide world
from flying far above it all,
but I see a different way
this map that's on my roommates wall

Why does the north look at the south as empty hand and open mouth?
Why does the east eye the west while both mull over who knows best?

They sketch the lines of longitude,
extended the equator to include
all that they had missed before.
They drew what they knew and then more.

I used to think that all the lines upon a map were tried and true
but then I learned that it all depends upon
your point of view

One day you will take very map that you have ever known
You'll take the paper and the pen and then
you will draw your own.

You'll sketch the lines of longitude,
extend the equator to include
all that you had missed before.
You'll draw what you know and then more.

You'll sketch the lines of longitude,
extend the equator to include
all that you had missed before.
You'll draw what you know and then more.

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from Lines of Longitude, released April 1, 2017
Music and lyrics by Chris & Meredith Thompson
Chris Thompson: vocals, guitar
Meredith Thompson: vocals, percussion

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Chris & Meredith Thompson Boston, Massachusetts

Chris & Meredith Thompson are “powerful performers with a natural warmth for the live concert stage” writes Tom Lounges in the Beat. Best known for the unique blend of their nearly identical voices, the Thompsons weave vocals, flute, guitar and percussion together creating a sound that is genuine, beautiful, and moving. ... more

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