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Date Posted: 18:23:41 05/18/02 Sat
Author: Zoe
Author Host/IP: squid4.adl.ihug.com.au / 203.173.250.144
Subject: .|. on broken wings [performance within] .|.

Lights, playing their harmonies out to all who care to listen. And she, on this night, waits beneath their illuminated fingers for her turn. Lower limbs clad in dirty denim, the pair she reserves for such performances. Accompanied by a ribbed, white turtleneck skivvy which she came across on her bedroom floor only hours ago; this making for quite a low-key apparrel. Talons embrace trusty acoustic instrument, fatale embedded in a true comfort zone. Converses briefly with the backing band, and soon the lights are dimmed to give the impression that only she is onstage. For it is truly a solo performance. Takes up a position on a well worn bar stool which she had snagged for her convenience, adjusting the mic to her advantage and resting the guitar across her thighs. "Hi...my name's Zoe and I'm here to perform for you tonight. Its an original piece I wrote some months ago, and remember," Pauses, taking in the hum of the pit. "Steal anything from me and get a pair of matching bracelets free." Simper alights features as she adjusts her position on the stool. "The song you're about to hear is called Street Corner Chills, and it goes a little something like this:" Digits begin to work their magic, chords wafting over the crowd. Soulful notes are emitted in the form of lyrics, her embarrassment non-existent.



On a busy street corner


Near Hindmarsh Square


Stands a homeless imp


Who’s barely there


Her hair is matted


Her clothes are torn


And she’s starting to wonder


Why she was born



It’s raining


It’s pouring


The rich men are snoring


Not a care in the world


For our homeless beau


She’s cried more tears


Than you’ve had breakfasts


And her dreams are undone


Like children’s shoelaces



She’s watching and waiting


Tears in her eyes


There’s dirt on her face


No trace of a smile


Holding out her hand


In a wordless plea


Waiting for someone


Just like you or me



It’s raining


It’s pouring


The rich men are snoring


Not a care in the world


For our homeless beau


She’s cried more tears


Than you’ve had breakfasts


And her dreams are undone


Like children’s shoelaces



Then along comes a stranger


A smile on his face


He kneels down beside her


His help she’ll embrace


He opens a blanket


Wraps it around her


Then all of a sudden


Things start to get warmer



It’s raining


It’s pouring


The rich men are snoring


Not a care in the world


For our homeless beau


She’s cried more tears


Than you’ve had breakfasts


And her dreams are undone


Like children’s shoelaces



Relishes in the deep appreciation of the crowd, delighted simper blossoming features. Stands, takes a bow, and leans into the mic for the last time this night. "Thanks. You've been great." Departs the stage, still on a high.

[ w00t. g'day you lot! that song IS actually mine, and its copyright. no silver matching bracelets for anyone! LoL. be nice and reply. -Jenni ]


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