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The X Spot



There was trouble written all over her
like a treasure map, gold buried deep
between the missing ampersands 
where to begin, 

X marks the spot

Y chromosones
like quicksand YX
rolled up, a necessary
reoccurring addiction
sage smoked slowly

then fed to the sharks 

gold buried deep
between the missing 
ampersands
the better treasure 
hidden

XX marks the spot




Candide Diderot. ‘24.

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Ryan Blackborough

Date: 4/16/2024 4:33:00 PM

I'll have to check out dissolved girl. Also yes that was a pretty good time for music

Ryan Blackborough

Date: 4/16/2024 4:28:00 AM

You're a bit mysterious. I'm not sure why I'm asking this but do you happen to like portishead? Your style is different and interesting. I've told you what I think before, hasn't changed.

Ryan Blackborough
Date: 4/18/2024 1:50:00 PM

You were right, that worked so well for that track

Candide Diderot
Date: 4/16/2024 8:54:00 PM

this one on another level in response to your link below. Both stunning interpretations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGLo8tl5sxs

Ryan Blackborough
Date: 4/16/2024 4:20:00 PM

Glory box is an awesome track. I'm fond of Wandering star but anything by them is good. I've saved that playlist it's pretty mellow. https://youtu.be/aUJuwNxNUWQ?si=7y-q_83JH8M2cu_N

Candide Diderot
Date: 4/16/2024 3:36:00 PM

Most definitely. Glory Box comes to mind. But then....there are so many from that era....Dissolved Girl.

Candide Diderot
Date: 4/16/2024 3:35:00 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRUYl92_GmQ