tap-dancing down the sidewalk towards the stairs a balancing act, when the concrete’s like water in the sunlight, seems so friendly, you just just act so wise if you give me a dollar I bet that I’ll piss off these guys she said “the truth will set you free” but I’m just listening crammed in a file, i can’t believe an errant branch is headed for your face the summer is bleeding through layers of silk crepe wipe your hands dry, we’re still sleeping, just you hold tight i’ll raise up glasses if you raise the stakes in a fist fight take me home now. lead me home now. i want to go.