Thursday, September 16, 2010

"Rosie"

rosie still can't sleep at night
with too many shadows inside her room
scared to die where she was born
she won't take no more regret

rosie knows the feel of a bruise
and the pearls 'round her neck don't look right
a tattoo across her heart says "debt"
she should have stayed at home tonight

rosie wishes she had a yard
her quiet creek is your wildest river
if alone on the wire, she's scared to look
she wonders can i cry in my sleep

rosie brushes her hair and smiles
a broken heart ain't hard to find

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