Roses

from Best Dead Masterpiece by Sold Kingdom

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Roses

Last night I went to a panel talk
And there was one who caught my eye because she sat
With her legs crossed in purple tights
And her elbow hooked over the back of her chair
And the corner of her mouth was upturned in a knowing way
And when someone tried to pin the spotlight to her
She spoke in nonchalant generalities
That shimmied out of the way
And tossed a few clues that I caught
But the depths remained
Rippling, dusky, and un-plunged
And even more beguiling, she said,
"I'm just here to listen"
And I wanted to shower her with roses

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from Best Dead Masterpiece, released February 12, 2021
Lyrics and Music by L. Alexandra Manuel

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