Once in a blue moon


you can meet me once in a blue moon
when I’m walking by
following a map of ancient lies
crossing the heaven you call Babylon

it’s a day late and a dollar short, baby
you were a man after my own heart
but your weary eyes are tearing me apart
you know it’s over, face it

I’m alive and kicking and you know it
I’ve travelled all over hell’s acre
seen the most desirable places
I’ve painted all their towns red

sweet darling, you have to pay the piper
penny ante, penny pincher,
you cut my scar deeper with many inches
knowing you won’t grow any wiser

you can meet me once in a blue moon
old flames die hard
you can visit me, having my heart
I’ll see you coming once on all fours

Love’s Requiem ©