Live At The Roxy (Simon III of IV)

From the collection "Saldado Instrúyete”

He could forget the chorus

if he desires repeating

“obsession relieves

once believing you’ve (at least) half a heart

begins to resemble a prayer”

despite the pleas to continue singing

“I swear …

… in opposition to my own beauty,

this hero shall ensure Mary’s kisses

accentuate rather than define her presence

as mistress … adorned by the backstage door”

until John arrives

(by invitation)

to cite Simon

as the current representation of artistry

redefined by an audience’s response to disgrace

with loyalty presented as lipstick

Copyright © 2010 by Orlando G Gonzales III

from my collection

“Saldado Instrúyete”

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Author's Note

"Interpretations are always welcome"