By Maggie Mink
Date: 10 March 1998

BEFORE MY HEART FREEZES OVER . . . .

I tell you, my old lover,
you once took the key
to my heart.

For me, what can you . . .
now ashes to ashes . . . .
ever hope to start.

Look at my love left to waste,
where no one can get to me . . .
can take this mess apart.

You filled a world of sandbags
for a wall, your fortress,
in increments, around me anew.

See how you've really left me . . .
alone . . . sopped in grief ---
yes, paying my dues . . . .

I've come to get the key back . . . .
nice room --- tell the devil
he gave you a great view!


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