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Skeleton Key

from Amuser by Ben Roque

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Hands, spinning on a clock
headless thoughts they start to talk
ginger tobacco and rouge say she's wounded
and tattooed by the sight of Skeleton Key

Clockwise Penny's on the fence
shoot the morning in defense
she left broken bones in bed
what decision was there left?

Blue candle on the bar
scratching tickets, dealing cards
bloody fingers on a glass
she don't gamble 'til you ask
what she left in Skeleton Key

Smoke carries you away
then you wake up half erased
red lips move without a sound
dig your heels into the ground
while she listens for Skeleton Key

Storm clouds gather in the mirror
faces all know why you're here
Barking Iron heard you call
wipe the footprints from the hall

Gun powder on her breath
keep your shoes on after death
she wore shadows like a dress
you keep asking "Have we met?"
but she's only there for Skeleton Key

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from Amuser, released July 9, 2019

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Ben Roque Burlington, Vermont

Noir/Lo-fi influenced musician, author (The Midnight Cabaret, Calliope Steam, Living Paint), and collage artist.

Booking/All inquiries: ben.belldrive@gmail.com

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