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Bury Me In the Backyard

Bury me in the backyard
Behind ice cream and hope and faith
Next to dark car rides and unlined highways
Close to wet clothes and loveseats 
In front of poetry and dreadful dances
Bury me in the backyard
On top of your hollow grave
Where you refuse to lie

Copyright © | Year Posted 2005




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