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Saltwater

by guard petal

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Saltwater in my blood
I'm cold like the ocean
Found poetry in the water
From wishin' and hopin'

We spoke each 9th of February
& some days in between
I sat by and watched and watched the phone
The day I turned 19

Took it second-handed
& understood why
Was there much more to say,
than happy birthday and goodbye?

Two days later I'm flying East,
bought my first bottle of wine
I walked the icy streets,
tears frozen on my cheeks

A caw from up above,
I looked up to the sky
I watched as the crows flew
All the way to Goodyear Avenue

I spoke at the funeral
I read an ancient poem
about fishermen & birds & bread
Life out on the ocean

How I wish you could see me now,
The garden I have learned to sow
but I think of you every time I see
Crows flying over me

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released November 1, 2021
Written & performed by Guard Petal
Jordaan Mason: Accordion
Colm Hinds: Piano
Max Mancuso: Drums

Recorded & produced by Colm Hinds
Mixed & Mastered by Tom Nixon @ Fluud Mastering

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