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The Silence And The Sound

from Life Is A Bike Wreck (Better Wear Your Helmet) by GioSafari

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The silence was a killer, but it was nothing like the sound:
three rings and then an answer, two months to dance around.
But this hardwood floor resembles, rather than a school prom's ground,
a martial artist's studio floor on which blood and tears rebound.
We raised our gloves reluctant, for we love each other still -
my romantic unrequited for Plato's kind fulfilled.
We watched with anxious eyes, each anticipating the blow
the other might deliver now that the bell'd been tolled.

She struck first with combination punches,
knocked my wind right out.
I doubled over wondering, what the hell was this all about?
I stood up straight, still short of breath, and I jabbed her with my right.
She hung up and when I called her back said, "I don't want to fight."

We both stood poised for battle, but there still were bones to pick.
As the discussion became settled, our wounds we began to lick.
She told me that she's happy and please not to destroy
the relationship she's having with this other boy.
It warmed my heart to know all the happiness she felt,
though I wished that I could share those same feelings for myself.
Not long ago, it's true, I had my chance with her.
But my many joyful memories to her are but a blur.

We dropped our gloves reluctant, we shook hands and said goodbye.
The constricting silence choked me as the wells dripped from my eyes.
Now I want to hear your voice again, though time again I've found:
the silence is a killer, but it's nothing like the sound.

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from Life Is A Bike Wreck (Better Wear Your Helmet), released July 25, 2009

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GioSafari New York, New York

GioSafari was the pseudonym for singer-songwriter and peace activator Gio Andollo. He lives in NYC, where he has committed to music - songwriting, recording, busking, performing, promoting - and activism. He speaks truth to power in the heart of Empire, recalling the subversive musical traditions of American folk & punk, singing for peace & justice, and advocating the use of bicycle helmets. ... more

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