Let the other in

They often say
that men need maids
perhaps that's true
could mine be you ?

You've been around
but never found
the one you need
could it be me ?

We both found out
we were too proud
now we're alone
in barren homes

      We trace the etchings
       in each other's skins
       we push open the gates
       where we used to wait
       and sweetly begin
       to let the other in
       let the other in

I need a maid
you'd love a slave
let's try and see
what we can be

the times are hard
it's in the cards
we've seen the signs
and know the lines

the shadows fall
the blackbird calls
I stroke your hair
we take good care

    refr.



1995.