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An Owl Perched

from SLEEP SOUNDLY by Advrb

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an owl perched
she soon swoops overhead
along this hill lined path
every night on my way to bed
there are no stars on which to plea
just clouds, visceral and milky
a ghost blows open the den door,
and i usher it back outside.
dead bolt locked, my neck is still sore.
the howling hushed, i return to my story.
but three words in, a knock and up i look.
it is familiar bobbed curly hair peeking in
blackwatch pleated plaid skirt and tie
coming over to lie on cushion stiff as crinoline
wishing we had a place alone, a house of sin.
a teacup, saucer, and spoon shaped pendant,
looped around a ribbon red as wine.
kicked off, her classy cowboys boots, they tap tap tap.
that shoulder is ready to pillow my nap,
and i rest to a remembrance of a sentence crystaline.
“the windows were rippling mirrors of cold,
seasonal color.”

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from SLEEP SOUNDLY, released December 18, 2005
ending quotation is Truman Capote from 'Other Voices, Other Rooms'

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Advrb Portland, Oregon

Andrew Barton plays, sings, and records as Advrb.

Kellen Hopfner sings with him.

Josh Bay plays cello and electric piano.

Elisabeth Ryan plays drums.

Joshua James Amberson plays bass.

The band sounds both quiet and loud. ... more

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