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Radiant prism

holy water you are the

last vile of untouched earth

the farmer's virgin daughter


I'm in your pickup in Savannah

ghosts and bearded moss toads

mating in the coy pond

windows down we're lost


Endangered species

petal amongst thorns you are a

venom-less cobra

rhino no horn


I count my scars

my lies my messes

my warts and flaws

my blood stained dresses


I know this seat is taken

i'll try another my door

my stability's been shaken

i feel like loose change on your floor

loose change


I want to jar and cage you

hold you glowing in my hand

round up your shiny pieces

like the neighborhoods crushed cans


This storm has kept us inside

let's take the waitress home

we'll leave our numbers on the table

Joni Mitchell on the radio

i know your room ain't vacant

cause i'm out here on the streets

with the man selling carnations

we're begging in our wet bare feet

but as i cross the parking lot

i caught you looking one last time

what will a king like you do

with these nickels and dimes?


Radiant prism

holy water, holy water, holy water. . .

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from picking through the pawn shop, track released January 7, 2011

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Ten Cent Poetry Asheville, North Carolina

Chelsea La Bate is a poet, composer, songwriter, performer, author and radio host. She likes sparkly things. She constructs songs with colored markers, a notebook, a mountain dulcimer, a banjo and a guitar.

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