But If You Try Sometimes

But if you try sometimes... “I saw her today at the reception” My eyes filled with changing emotions In satin gown and fire brand hair A china doll beyond the display case Happiness was breathing the air “In her glass was a bleeding man” A shadow of someone on the platform I could see his face wracked in pain Scars of here and prior altercations Acid falling in the guise of rain “She was practiced at the art of deception” Behind that sequined mask she stood hiding A smile painted in pastel red Pretending a friendship is more than just golden Wishing the other were endlessly dead “Well I could tell by her blood-stained hands” Pointing fingers dripping in excess waste Smearing the drapes of lipstick poetry Planting a seed of doubt deep within Smirking as she said these words to me “You can’t always get what you want” Written with the help of the Rolling Stones classic - "You can't always get what you want" The italicized lines are lyrics from the song.