court2's poetry
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DREAMCATCHER
lazrus rising medusa smiling
lady godiva riding
weeping willow sleeping hollow
wiccan forest dreamcatcher
come hither
equus priestess soaring
elysian field heretic dancing
Ides of March scattered
whisper chrysalis
her name became the wind
guinevere -
EX DEUS MACHINA
Banished from the garden
of Babylon
a frightened, shivering unicorn
lost in the woods.
An empire has been built
to honour her memory
celestial centerfold gallery
or requiem reverie
haunted, restless king.
A beguiling labryinth
dream entwined inside
laden sleeping beauty;
through the forest clearing
a glimpse of hope.
Suddenly
she's galloping
freedom lies ahead
a flash of light
her face in the sky
God's reign of tears;
her unfulfilled dream shattered
her lost poetry scattered
generations of exaltation
indelible exposure
or futile fortune's rapaciousness
to recapture her vibrant essence
behold millions
upon millions
upon millions
vitrescent quiescent camelot cortege procession.
Spurned, disrobed barbiturate doll
writhing champagne satin bedsheet
tuilerie red rose
begging mercy for its soul
her Serene lover's betrayal
our country's eternal sorrow
solitary, desolate angel
address book; night table
in her forsaken farewell. -
GREAT EXPECTATIONS (REPRISE)
cobwebs chandelier candelabra
rampant alleycats
film projector flickering screen
house of the rising sun
million dollar baby
venetian blind
antique ivory lace gown
unchained sterling locket keepsake
coffin bridesmaid
saint vitus dance in the moonlight
druid moores in kerosene flames
great expectations
promises are forever
promises are forever
promises are forever
promises are forever -
LET YOUR LOVE FLOW
celebrate / shooting star / under the firmament /
old glory / coyote cry / riders in the sky /
let it shine baby, let it grow / life is a river /
let your love flow
revolution / half mast / stars 'n' stripes /
tinker men marching / independence day / scarlett,
pull up stakes / the mission is burning /
let it shine baby, let it grow / life is a river /
let your love flow
T is for texas / tejano / from waco to the alamo /
threadgills establishment closed /
let it shine baby, let it grow /
domino / from the treaty of versailles
to the patriot act / taliban, take no prisoners /
shadow docket judges chambers / there's a loophole /
the size of a big mac / i'm lovin' it / let it shine /
baby, let it grow / remember / stars 'n' stripes /
bicentennial day / celebrate / under the firmament /
let it shine baby, let it grow / life is a river /
let your love flow -
THE HEALER BLUES
Chrysalis metamorphosis
diaphanous seraph
iridescent wings
luminous propeller
whispering breeze
wind chines
gamelan kora
mural of shadow ghost dance ritual
divine dwelling silhouetted
grain of sahara sand
beneath ubuntu baobab bottle tree
voodoo blues
Prayer of the Seven Directions
summon the shaman
The Healer
The Healer
The Healer.
Meteorite cathedral
prodigal tower of babel
hieroglyphic anthropocene apocalypse ruin
three thousand fresco cherubs surround
incorporeal installation creation
dimension nine eleven aftermath
babylon fall from grace -
live. love. light.
When it comes to lowdown celebration count on me
to rise to the occasion when it comes to peaceful
demonstration count on me to rise to the occasion.
One God I obey is Mother Earth hear my song of
praise children first one God I obey is Father Time
hear my song of praise live. love. light.
For those who have their head in the sand bear in
mind we all tread on the same land and for those
who are strong and take a stand; providence will
be at hand when it comes to lowdown celebration
count on me to rise to the occasion one God I obey
is Mother Earth hear my song of praise children
first one God I obey is Father Time hear my song of
praise live. love. light. fledgling flight
live. love. light. paint a feather in the sky. -
LOST AND FOUND
it's a reunion
renaissance
revival
our love is lost and found
it's a hurricane
tsunami
tornado
our love is safe and sound
rock paper scissors
it's a helter skelter
pell mell
hari kari
our love is a merry-go-round
turn around turntable
it's a rumble seat
disco rhumba
floorboard
ocean floor
our love is heaven bound
shake it shaker
shake it quaker
freewheelin'godot -
LUCKY STAR
nick of time
nick of time
don't look back
don't be sad,
don't be bad, lucky star
boundless and high
don't look down
I'll be around
I'll be around
left behind
left behind
with no room to spare
from crossroads to cosmic sound
be here now
turn me on, nightwatchman
don't be mad
when there's no reason
it's only time of the season
fly away
fly away, doctor neptune
from delta blues to hollywood surround
sounds like a sell-out
be here now
carry on
the show must go on
chrysalis
vestal changeling
how I wonder where you are
fade away
fade away -
MIDNIGHT COWBOY
climb the mountain
the shadow stands long
the truth will set you free
preamble, lamb of god
peyote and dust
buffalo canyon
beckon the seven directions
emancipate the promised land
riders in the wind
whistle the ghost dance song
sacrifice at joshua tree
midnight cowboy, turn me on
walking the line
ruins of time
you'll know when I come back
forever in black. -
MOSCOW CALLING
Piper band meet the lonely heart again
sherman tank keep rollin'
they say stagger lee killed a fascist
with a machine
tahiti guru carry gift of the magi home
mother goose propaganda manifesto
duck walkin' goose steppin' sheep
chelsea trainspotter nottingham refugee
tiny marching band on the run
revolution it's a holiday theme
remember war is over
remember war is hell
remember war is cheap
time of the season
time to be the change
mata hari she took my name
doppelganger tennis fame
crossroads seize the day
leap year stamp act
keep off the grass
catcher in the rye
ides of march
cosmic ricochet
shanghai surprise
see how she runs
see how she flies
pandemonium
in a cellarful of noise
watusi to the hilt
shine a light
shine a light
shine a light
elementary wordsworth
NATO on the line
George V
greenwich meantime
pepperland sleight-of-hand
martini and rossi
baccarat casino
black tie red carpet
splendid hermes anarchy
divine bathhouse inferno
with eight arms to hold you
turn me on agent of fortune
mistletoe on boxing day
karma it's a merry dream
-operator mar-a-lago
Moscow calling. . .
Moscow calling. . .
Moscow calling. . . -
NOAH'S STRING
After a long day, the taximan comes home Crown
Heights brownstone ramen noodles on the kitchen
table give thanks to the Lord and say grace.
Sternpost mizzenmast fore and aft varnished maple;
the taximan paints a finishing touch on his son's
model schooner.
Cherry blossom trees; in the land of make
believe; fairy tale hopes and dreams; sail across
Prospect Park Lake dangling on the end of Noah's
string follow in the footsteps of his artisan
father.
Sail ahoy, skipper! there are new worlds to
conquer.
cpm