A deck of cards a bottle’s glass
Waiting for the night to pass
One carries chains he cannot see
The other scars of luxury
A grumpy soul in a top hat’s gloom
Sharing space in a crowded room
Beneath the neon, harsh and bright
They find a corner in the night
No velvet lies, no plastic grin
Just honesty beneath the skin
A wing tucked close a heavy sigh
The truth reflected in an eye
The cat who’s seen the worst of luck
The spider in the web he’s stuck
They don’t need magic gold or art
Just the steady beat of a kindred heart
A drink poured out, a card well-played
In the quiet light the ghosts will fade
Jan 15
Jan 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM UTC
A deck of cards a bottle’s glass
Waiting for the night to pass
One carries chains he cannot see
The other scars of luxury
A grumpy soul in a top hat’s gloom
Sharing space in a crowded room
Beneath the neon, harsh and bright
They find a corner in the night
No velvet lies, no plastic grin
Just honesty beneath the skin
A wing tucked close a heavy sigh
The truth reflected in an eye
The cat who’s seen the worst of luck
The spider in the web he’s stuck
They don’t need magic gold or art
Just the steady beat of a kindred heart
A drink poured out, a card well-played
In the quiet light the ghosts will fade
