Scarlet's Walk

Beneath my raincoat
I have your photographs.
And the sun on your
Face
I'm freezing that frame.

I finally had that good cry I was waiting for.

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Autumn knowingly
Stared
And the day that
She came
I'm freezing that
Frame
I'm freezing that frame

And somewhere Alfie smiles
and says "Enjoy her every cry
You can see in the dark
Through the eyes
Of Laura Mars"
--How did it go so fast --
you'll say
as we are looking
back
and then we'll
understand
We held gold dust
in our
hands

Voyeur

These are some of the most erotic lyrics from a song from my childhood, even if Ms. Vega didn't intend them to be. I remember listening to this portion of "Tom's Diner" and thinking how alluring an image it created in my mind. Perhaps it is the intimacy of watching this secret act. Yes, I am a pervert.

And I'm turning
To the horoscope
And looking
For the funnies

When I'm feeling
Someone watching me
And so
I raise my head

There's a woman
On the outside
Looking inside
Does she see me?

No she does not
Really see me
Cause she sees
Her own reflection

And I'm trying
Not to notice
That she's hitching
Up her skirt

And while she's
Straightening her stockings
Her hair
Is getting wet

... and I still enjoy the imagery.