By Gala
Date: 16 August 2000
Rock Candy For The Heart
Love the man, and love my child,
but I'm no Mary, Meek or Mild
I'm no icon leaning in
to not be brushed by some odd sin
I'm no Vestal, no glass saint,
know what I am,
in sad restraint.
Wife and Mother
I'm those too---
but I am so much more to you
never learned to quell my heart
never managed to swallow pride
never got past the racing part,
when I am dancing deep inside.
Stood beneath a shameless moon,
the wind tossed at my hair
know the choice is coming soon
but how much can i share?
Know you say you'll wait for me,
know just who you are
but I'm rooted to the spot you see,
as I'm reaching for your star.
Hold your arms out wide for me,
hold me close and tight
All i can promise is what i feel
dancing in the autumn night.
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