The Other Way Home

A band I've never heard before
Is singing my emotions on
tracks one, two, three, four.
How many times will this disc be right?
These aren't the thoughts I wanted
A heart aching more and more for the girl
I didn't want to fall in love with.

Surprising me in a way I was not seeking.
Making me laugh at jokes I didn't want
To think were funny.

How is a young young soul so timeless and wise, in silliness?
So young and new; I don't want to open my eyes
And spoil my new picture of eternity.

Strange love songs in unfamiliar keys.
Singing spirits that melt walls
Older than my memories want to go.

Why does she keep calling?
Doesn't she know she not the
Girl I had planned to fall in love with?
Why do I keep asking these stupid questions?

And why are you reading this???

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©September 2001 Cobalt Blue Tony - Anthony B. Annechino