We were in the

backseat drunk on

something stronger that the drinks in the

bar

"I rent a

place on Cornelia Street",

I say casually in the

car

We were a

fresh page on the desk

filling in the blanks as we

go

As if the

street lights pointed in an

arrowhead leading us

home

The window's flung right

open - autumn air - the

jacket 'round my shoulders is

your

We blessed the

rains on Cornelia Street -

memorized the creeks in the

floor

Back when we where

cards sharks - playing games -

I thought you were leading me

on

I packed my

bags left Cornelia Street

before you even knew I was

gone

But then you

called - showed your hand - I turned a

round before I hit the tunnel

Sat on the roof you and

I

You hold my

hand on the street walk me

back to that apartment

years

ago we where just inside

barefoot in the

kitchen - secret new be

ginnings - that became my re

ligion - listen

"I rent a

place on Cornelia Street",

I say casually in the

car