Primrose Road
On Primrose Road we shook hands and I
wondered
what was in the deal for me - behind
your back
are you some kind of melancholy angel
sent now and then, to see if I’ll
crack
There are decades that fall around us
we've heard some dark years chime
but if there’s any more Gethsemanes
I’ll stay awake this time
When the cold winds blow I’ll be
your shelter
in the winter of your soul
the least I can do is to be around
down on Primrose Road
And here in the heart of a heart that’s
hidden
where well used wisdom is bought and
sold
charms and diamonds that you would
recognise
masquerading as sweet and bold
I ran into a seer
I knew I could not hide
it was a strange kind of freedom
from my barricaded pride
Look away with your perfect smile
and the kind of eyes, I sure
recognise
I broke down on the second mile
the bad fruit all gets cut down to
size
Steve
Butler
Edinburgh,
Dec 1999
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2000 Sticky Music