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Listen up, I've got a story to tell.
You probably have heard it,
Or  forgot it, or lost it.
But, oh well.

This isn't the written flow that you are used to.
But I can promise you, that this story will get to you.
It doesn't start off with "Once upon a time"
Nor is it as romantic as the fairy tale lies.

Now we start with a woman, mature for her age, and
Follow with a man who prays and prays for his days.
They pass each other in a bar, on the subway, in the streets.
It seemed as though Fate had a plan for them to meet.

After weeks of anticipation, the man finally asked for her name.
"It's Janet, good sir. But I must go, it's starting to rain."
"Well I'm Marcus, dear Janet, and the rain, I am aware.
But let us retreat to this diner, where the coffee is fair."

She accepted his offer, and they enjoyed their cup o' Joe.
He spoke of politics, and arts, and everything he knows.
She was taken in by his charm, and he by her beauty.
Sparks were flying, and it seemed like they were meant to be.

As the rain came to a stop, they thought it would be best to depart.
She walked to the left, and he to the right, yet each had the others' heart.
Janice dreamed of Marcus, and he dreamed of she.
Each hoping that Fate would allow them to see what could be.

But here is where our story takes a turn for the worst,
Poor Marcus has cancer and his lifespan is short.
Janice did the best to help him, falling deeply in love.
He couldn't resist his feelings, either, he knew it wasn't lust.

A recovery eased their minds, but alas for only  a while.
Still they only cared about seeing one another's smile.
In his hospital bed he proposed. A weeping "yes" was his answer.
And for a split second, everyone forgot about his cancer.

Now  a month has passed, the wedding plans made.
They had a perfect June wedding with her hair up in braids.
It wasn't even a week later that tragedy stuck,
Dear Janet was coming to visit, when her car was hit by a truck.

Heartache was felt throughout the hospital that night.
A dying man lay with cancer, and his new bride had lost her life.
Once he heard the news he fell over in pure agony,
And screamed to the world, "Oh god, why can't you just take me?"

After doses of sleeping aids and a priest by his side,
Marcus finally dozed off and dreamt of his miraculous bride.
When he awoke, there Janice stood, just as beautiful as ever.
He had died in his sleep, but now they will live forever.

(http://skorhsa.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/the-story/)
 Sep 2012 Vikki Love
Levi Kitchen
I wish that we had met
Before my feet sank into cement
Back when I was free
I used to be
Someone in whom you might believe

At night we used to trip
When the world was just
A coin for me to flip
When you're young you never rest
Climb on the bus
If it's heads we wander north...
Get tails we travel west!

So much for those days of bliss
Between every breath a goodbye kiss
We took our chances
God, how I miss
That fire burning in my chest

I wish that you could see
The way it was
Back when I was still me
We'd climb the tallest thing in sight
Just to feel the rush
Of wind beneath our feet

So much for those days of bliss
Between every breath a goodbye kiss
We took our chances
Lord, how I miss that fire burning in my chest

So much for those dreams of mine
What I once had disappeared with time
So take your chances, just live your life
What God divides, men cannot bind

I wish that you were there
To catch the light
The colors in the sky
To beckon the sunrise
Along with us
Dream chasers never sleep
But doubters never rise
 Sep 2012 Vikki Love
Levi Kitchen
She's like an ecstasy trip
Rolling in silk
The cloth from her hips
Tangles around my feet
She beckons me...

Assaulting my senses
Weakened defenses
Collapse at one touch
Her fingertips brush my skin
Pull me within...

Candy red smile
unearthly light glow
To be showered in sunsetting kisses
So blessed and mystic

She's like an ocean of sin
Swirling around the prow of my ship
I'm sinking into her seas
Waves swallow me...

The blush of her skin
Blood rushing within
Only she can begin
The freedom that my soul seeks
Liberate me!

Candy red smile
Unearthly light glow
To be showered in sunsetting kisses
So blessed and mystic
Dimming sky lights
Changing all I know
We're treading so close yet so distant
So blessed and mystic
This is actually a song I wrote and I currently perform this song and many others around Texas with my band "Carry The Sun".

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