by Paul Casey
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there it was just like that around the corner a view to remember a lake in november or was it september
when i consider the land and the ways of nature i rather be in awe than in fear
link ran to the shrine she could solve the puzzle feeling fine she had time
the tower bearing the brunt of the beast reflecting the heat fleeing feet on the street seeking shelter and peace
the storm passed grateful for love that lasts friends hold fast kitty sass
they missed her she whispered a kiss like this she wished for
run drive faster it’s alive no time to die run
we gazed at the early sun breakfast warm though on the run anticipating day of fun
they fell from the gates of hell cast dark spells and poisoned the well
stand strong walk tall we’re here to protect all did you call
listen look it’s like this trike bliss closed book
he’ll be here she tells us while buses in memphis cuss the blasphemers senses
i was there the fair brown bear dragon’s lair chestnut mare
orange you glad i didn’t say banana
remember when around the bend then blue and black rolled back
it’s not like that way you looked from the back in black
you know it to be true hot to be blue
a movie story for joy we all toyed with the thought
grab bite oww claw get off
jump bounce plop flop now quiet as a mouse
relax we sent the fax and paid the tax children jumping jacks
she called rising tall purple small and all
sleepy needy speedy she wore the blue
season close goodness knows time froze first snow bunny
slam went the door i am said ford lord
seven seventy-five hold the line rebuild time going fine
was early morning he had new flooring by afternoon she was touring
last thursday was the first way it stayed for four weeks
i’m new here first year am i safe or live with fear happy that you’re near dear
i thought i ought to be there where it all began i thought i ought to be there red chair sam