Joined in Laughter - Ilene Weiss

There's a woman joined in laughter

With a man who is not funny

They are blind and sad and after the money

I see people counting blessings
As they reap each other's loathing
They are howling as they're dressing in sheep's clothing

Yeah, love and money
They both come up again
Dollars dipped in honey
Are sticky things to spend

I've uncovered some emotions
That I've seen portrayed by players
I'll go through more than the motions stripping layer

There are lies in all the records
There are truths denied there histories
There are double. triple deckers or mysteries

You go through such contortions
Looking for your gut
Sorting through distortions
Of how and why and what

When the silence overcomes me
Like before a newborn's first cry
I will trust that when you want me it is no lie

Striking balance is elusive
Opportunity's distracting
And this desire for the exclusive is not passing

The depth of feeling
Is certain and obscure
With trust that has no ceiling
Am doubt that has no floor

What a fine surprise in meeting
What a perfect time to kiss you
An embrace that must be fleeting, I will miss you

I will numb my tongue with spices
To proceed with what comes after
But I'll keep away the vices from our laughter
I'll keep away the vices from our laughter

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