Betty/Bert

Promise not to look at cameras, an embryonic queen, let me keep my clothes Cacophonous, don't feel gorgeous yet, Betty assures "as long as you remember you're easy to dispose of" Monotonous, like an idol I wept, laconic on the screen as I hold my pose Providence, each angle obsessed with prying from our laps that which we refuse to disclose We'll rendezvous as if he were a son of mine Hastily the swingers return 'round 'bout nine That ring on your finger like cold cobalt against my spine That's what I'd have you believe so you could never leave me behind Frankly, I do not deserve your love I'd rather linger and persist like a rabbit stuffed Dangling or dancing, it's only to be your crush On the stage or in the streets all I really want to do is make you blush Congratulations Betty and Bert, the newlyweds. There was blood on the balcony but it moved like a dancefloor with it we swayed until morning The goblet ceased to flow or spurt, I don't want to hurt you Bert The flash floods like a eulogy sawtoothed, spiked and smoothbore, the gray waters churning The tablets pleased like show or sport, I don't want to hurt you Bert Don't reminisce about the mask and the man you used to be Won't insist but I might ask about the plans you have for me Says "I will not kiss you through this mask or repeat the decrees on the marquee Won't insist but I might ask about what plans you have Chelsea" We had already said, this would be the last time We had already said, this would be the last time We had already said, this would be the last time We had already said, goodbye