LYRIC FOR SALE

By Magenta Mara

Verse 1
A canopy of magenta
Adorned with jewels and lace
An ancient mage waited patiently
But for what, she did not say
Then, joined by a boy I barely knew
He wrapped his arm around my waist
And said he'd protect me all the way through
As he gave me a match to light the fuse
But that was when I woke

Bridge
Many nights pass
And I never cracked the code

Verse 2
A macabre castle
Garnished with gargoyles and portraits
A crowd of cloaks waited patiently
But for what, they did not say
Then, given a potion of ocean green
Against better judgement, I took a sip
And floated up to the top of the room
My reflection shifted several hues
But that was when I woke

Bridge (extended)
Many nights pass
And I never cracked the code
I wonder endlessly
But I'll never know

Verse 3
Hallway of my house
Decorated with a purple clock I'd never seen
My sister waited patiently
But for what, she did not say
Then, hands slowly ticked in reverse
She watched and smiled expectantly
I asked her if this was a dream
She laughed and denied that I was asleep
But that was when I woke