in the shape of a girl

(lyrics)
i'm a fountain of blood
in the shape of a girl
you're the bird on the brim
hypnotised by the whirl

drink me, make me feel real
wet your beak in the stream
game we're playing is life
love is a two way dream

leave me now, return tonight
tide will show you the way
if you forget my name
you will go astray
like a killer whale
trapped in a bay

i'm a path of cinders
burning under your feet
you're the one who walks me
i'm your one way street

i'm a whisper in water
secret for you to hear
you are the one who grows distant
when i beckon you near

leave me now, return tonight
the tide will show you the way
if you forget my name
you will go astray
like a killer whale
trapped in a bay

i'm a tree that grows hearts
one for each that you take
you're the intruder hand
i'm the branch that you break
hum-yeah!

***

my voice sounded like a strangers. strong. echoing. i left my cape in the back stairs dumpster. linked arms with the two of them. we lit our little elements afire. rubbing our collective sticks together. jumping atop the bleachers. hiding in the alcoves of the theatre. and the stage. i leapt from it. screaming. howling. spinning. i had no past in these walkways. an empty canvas. so i painted myself with glitter and gold. dyed hair. folded scripts. us. i was still me, underneath the costumes and paint. but me was evolving. singing along. a little girl so less afraid.