I Know
spin your head around
been there before
supply and demand, I know
I know
nap-matted hair
pair of eyes, deceived, disbelieving
a tongue long since fattened
of rehearsed exaggerations
we could cut a deal
symbols of uncertainty
these three or four things, I know
I know
an ached and breaking back
broad shoulders shrugged already
both arms reaching out for
the habitual hug of whoever
cause and distraction
her carbon monoxide
but this is your train, I know
I know
two fistfuls of mercury
untried feet so sterile and
an impatient heart
still pure
far below and high above
when withered to dust at last
I'll taste real love, I know
I know
Copyright © Greg Easley | Year Posted 2006
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