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Apr 2014
You were the daughter of good intentions
The queen of innocence
And now
you shake the leaves from your hair
You haven't gone anywhere
but down

You are the daughter of broken promises
The queen of masquerade
And now
you wish the basement wasn't so dark
You try to think of a last remark
but can't

You will become the daughter of pity
The queen of melancholy
But now
you will realize the leaves were your crown
You will plant your feet in the ground
and stay
© 2014 by Jazzelle Monae. All rights reserved.
Jazzelle Monae
Written by
Jazzelle Monae  Houston
(Houston)   
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