Fortune in a Cookie
From the vast market aisles, a fortune cookie, called beyond the brie
Through mama's innocent eyes live misty visions that yearned to be
Through a cataract cloud, the lens widened, on wonders yet to see
While the gift of your love, always stood there, right next to me
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Break open the shell to yield a dusted glitter of golden crumbs debris
And find “A pleasant surprise awaits you soon” as you smile in agree
With closed eyes your heart speaks to deep emotion of highest degree
I learn the gift of your love, always stood there, right next to me
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Sweet sugar keeps its quick promise of fulfillment like an answer to a plea
“A new relationship about to blossom” feeds hope that longed at your knee
The apple was always waiting hidden within the branches of the family tree
While the gift of your love, always stood there, right next to me
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Misspent years struggling to become but a legible, carbonized facsimile
“Turn your thoughts within to find yourself” a late show I didn't foresee
It's while looking outside myself that I discover wings that set me free
Knowing the gift of your love, will always live, deep inside of me
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One more treat before I go as we share this special time with a cup of tea
“Don't worry about the stock market”, cracks the cookie. “Invest in family”
Released through tears of unlocked fears, we hold onto the forged iron key
I know the gift of your love, will always live, deep inside of me
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