Gethsemsane

from The Gospel Toughs by Dolmens

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I heard of you coming on horseback
sweating the night through in the mine shaft
I was waiting state-side by the kiln
burning clothes and film.

Twilight is favored for its purity
we met there, soaking in your levity
drape your ancient name in tithes of fear
for the modern ear.

When day arrives you remember what it's like
to be alive, how it felt to say goodbye
how it's awful that you miss me
when we're standing side by side
we'll make it right.

Champagne and oysters in the garden
no way we make it until morning
you name your son after the rising tide
as the houses flood.

A changeling speaking perfect Burmese
woven hands learning ancient sorcery
it was just an instant, your whole life
snap me out of mine.

When I walk by, you can feel your bones erupt
you held your breath as the ship went belly up
all these hopeless towns keep sinking
as they hold on to their sons
but I can't be one
I wont be one.

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from The Gospel Toughs, released September 12, 2021

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