The sky clears. The saturated smoke bubbles have wept their final tear. The sun splits the vast blue bowl and the sun-god rides his golden chariot. Apollo smiles ineffably. She cannot fathom his stare today. He extends his hand to claim his beauty, to ride off into infinity, off into a world where there will be no promises, no expectations, just bliss. Will she indulge? She smiles. Again, with that enigmatic expression. No time. No space. And he sings, like a troubadour elated with life.

Beauty queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
I drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your door
I've had you so many times
but somehow I want more

I don't mind spending everyday

Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile

And she will be loved
She will be loved

Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
It doesn't matter anymore
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along M
My heart is full and my door's always open
You can come anytime you want

I don't mind spending everyday

Out on your corner in the pouring rain, oh

Look for the girl with the broken smile

Ask her if she wants to stay awhile

And she will be loved She will be loved

And She will be loved

And She will be loved

I know where you hide

Alone in your car

Know all of the things that make you who you are

I know that goodbye means nothing at all

Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls

Tap on my window knock on my door

I want to make you feel beautiful

She will be loved

Please don't try so hard to say good bye.

Queer creature. Your every move fascinates me, more everyday since the last time I saw you. Your words burn, but you care not for mortal toil. To you, the only time is now. No contemplations about the past nor hopeless illusions of what might be. You are an intolerable pleasure -- the most fascinating thing I've ever met. You are new to me and I, new to you. My ignorance amuses me.

13 Filled the Void