Shadows

from Rinse & Repeat by Shana Grace

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Hello again, sorry to bother you. I’ve washed my hands, would you mind if I step in?
If I come in you see I’ve got some things to say, so would you be so kind to pretend you’re listening?

Mmmm Mmmmmm

He likes lipstick, but I don’t wear it- so I put it on and take it off again.
Rehearse my smile once more than usual, haven’t used this one yet for you Dear.

That afternoon I put my book back on the shelf, shook the good from my fingers
Don’t want it now.

Honestly I’d gotten tired up on that fence, so I snuck down and headed to the shadows.
And I said “Hey there shadows, would you kindly let me in? I’ve been watching 'cross the way for some time hoping to get in. I’ve got my big girl smile, got a handle on my sin. I’ve only eyes for one and then I’m out again”

That afternoon I couldn’t look back at you.

Tipping toes down the trail, looking forward for once on my blinded way.
Snapping leaves and crackling hearts, rolling over for wants- I’ve made my mind up.

That afternoon. Mmmm.

How empowering to make ones own decision.
Do you still find it endearing, this new-found independence?

Hello again, sorry to bother you. I’ve lost my hand remind me how did I begin? They lead me to a clearing with tattoos and cigarettes,
They laughed and spat me out again, the shadows turned and said
“Hey there little shadow, we’re delighted you came in, you’ve been wandering for some time we wondered when you would give in.
You’ve got your big girl smile, but a woman’s needed now."

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from Rinse & Repeat, released November 15, 2019

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Shana Grace Auckland, New Zealand

I wonder about life. I write those wonderings in my journal, and then I make songs out of them.

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