[Verse 1] By the hedge where the white owls gather In the hush of the silver sky There’s a fire in a stone-ringed circle And Mary lets the sparks fly She traces stars in the ash on the hearth Tells the children what each one means Paint on her hands Flour on her apron Wise eyes soft as streams [Chorus] Mary of the night-owls Feather Flame and flour Teach us how to mend a heart Stirring hour by hour Mary of the night-owls Keeper of the flame Every story Every plate Carries on your name [Verse 2] She hangs small hands’ drawings on the dresser Bakes their laughter into bread Turns old songs into cradle comfort Crowns with kisses every head Owl calls drift from the dark hilltop She smiles Says “They watch us still” “Listen close They’ll lend you courage When your world grows cold and still” [Chorus] Mary of the night-owls Feather Flame and flour Teach us how to mend a heart Stirring hour by hour Mary of the night-owls Keeper of the flame Every story Every plate Carries on your name [Bridge] Oh the years fold like linen Stacked neat by your hand We are threads in your weaving We are seeds in your land [Chorus] Mary of the night-owls Feather Flame and flour Teach us how to live a life Gentle Brave in power Mary of the night-owls Keeper of the flame Mother Artist Guiding star We sing out your name
