territory war

With another lover I don’t know about it
Thoughts of any others they’re off in the distance
Face it when the rose grows, aint no stopping it
But you gonna get your toes froze gettin sopping wet

The things that you abet, What passes for regret
Whatever lets smother each other til sunset
Captivate your brother your mother is forfeit
Activated lover, I’m jack in the pulpit
Bread unto your butter you get under my skin 
Life with you, What to do
Existential puzzle I’ve solved but I won’t prove
Don’t know if I love her but know that I want to
Azure sky, Jewels so fine
Here I go again Wasting my time
You don’t waste mine, Faults of all kinds
I’ll atone for them by just closing the damn blinds
Forget my imperfections down deep where the dogs lie
I can finally see that your satin is off white  
Many missed directions are shuttered and disguised
Many missed connections and versions of our lives 
Plenty a little lessons to bring the next time
Leaving an impression so awfully contrite
Painful recollections that tether me like twine
Sharing the night air together when its all quiet

Isn’t everybody enamored by comfort
Lying with a smile call that my surrender
Approaching what you pursue
Then proceed to kneel
Wear a pair of used shoes
Then see how you feel

Ground down into meal, Flatter than a field
Have you had to convince yourself that its all real
You actually do, Theres actual proof
You don’t have to settle if you think I’m obtuse
Dangling a petal in front of a monsoon
Not always nice, Peeks at my mind
It takes two for the loving to requite
Fated pawns, Grazing fawns 
Eaten in a meadow It happens all the time

With another lover well it hasn’t happened yet
Thoughts begin to wander and go on the offense
Face it when the fern turns then you know it’s real
It’s not what you prefer but now here’s the deal

Listen to us move, Needles in a groove
Sing harmoniously out of tune
Care for me partially and I swoon
Then we disagree, and you loom
Calling it an omen, guess you feel it too
Once you dipped your toes in, then you needed proof
Falling in the ocean, I don’t follow you
Now you’re feeling frozen
Whatcha  gonna do
Claim your fief, But you have to leave 
Heavy on the levee between me and you
Plain to see, A tragedy
Falling outta heaven a moment too soon


Sopping Wet

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