The Scorpion Lament — Roches, The

(by margaret a. roche)

Stood on the street the other night In full moonlight Barefoot and oh dirtied My dress was goin' away

There i was meetin' up with a man For the payoff Faithful and unhenpecked I somewhat recollect

Soon she heard me Siren she wailed Queen spelling bee she nailed me By name

What am i doin' out on the street? I'm ashamed dear Good boy he beats it I tear myself downtown

God has let me release a sting In my own eye Walk home to just nightmares No angels on the phone