Thread The Needle by Joseph Shenton published on 2023-12-27T19:20:26Z Thread The Needle If you told me I had shards of glass in my side I’d not doubt a word I’m all carved and cut up Yet not a scar nor gash has occurred I’m ripped apart form the inside I can hear how those words I speak are absurd But you step into my shoes for a while See how long you last at being rattled and stirred I’m at the start of an never ending line Like a train running its stations each and everyday The old emotions are called up by your voice every time With the exchange between us leaving little mystery as to what the other’ll say With the hard contrast of black and white There’s little left to exist within the unused shades of grey Opportunities flash by within a moment of hope I’m lost and restless within infernal rattling of the bray Forge a new path One that’s unsoiled by blatant disregard Call all the stray animals in Teach them how to play their cards Tuck away the charades Let down your feeble guard The countdown has long started N’ you’ll be lucky if you make it out only scarred Time is a fence It holds you in while it draws you out The flowers just beyond Don’t suffer deluge or drought The briars call you over Its thorny intent leaves little doubt It's got you by the neck As it thrashes you about It’s a wet staircase The welcome mat waits for the fall The duplicitous railing wobbles As it boasts safety with tongue in cheek and a whole lot of gall I‘ve taken to the street A new baby in the world answering its call If I ain’t around by the end dear Just assume I’ve made my peace someplace beyond the wall Comment by Amanda Kim Sanderson Fabulous guitars and vocal delivery! 2024-01-06T21:06:35Z Comment by Geestrücken Great Track! 2024-01-05T10:15:15Z Comment by David Marconi Very cool! I love the bass line and creative guitar work! 2023-12-31T21:31:05Z