she’s been my birthstone
since that Sunday
she opened the shop door
smiling that way
how very
her marble-hard mother
always frowning
she swam Silver River
kept from drowning
now painting the shelving
for her treasure
bargain bin diving
sparkling weather
how very
should I sigh and speak of love
(so nice to meet you)
she would smile and whisper ‘duh’
(at my favorite place, too)
should I sigh and speak of love
(I'm just being silly)
she would smile and whisper ‘duh’
(promise you won't kill me)
should I sigh and speak of love
(so nice to see you)
she would smile and whisper ‘duh’
(this is why I need you)
should I sigh and speak of love
(thanks for the hassle)
she would smile and whisper ‘duh’
how very
(we already did this)
how very
(it’s a losing business)
how very
(there’s no good it can do)
how very
(hey I very love you)