Velvet Goldmine

Bitter's End

Velvet Goldmine


At last the crimson chord cascade 
To shower dry cordials within 
Too late to leap the chocolate gate 
Pale fountains fizzing fort pink gin 

While destiny begins to fly 
The farmyard chorus sings its wake 
Upstanding anthem to the sky 
Too soon to realize their fate 

You were the raven of October 
I knew the sign you flew around 
Up in the air so high above me 
Never needed to look down 
I never though I'd be a rover 
I didn't even look around 
But now I know you've found another 
So will someone please find me 

Give now the host his claret cup 
And watch madeira's farewell drink 
Note his reaction acid sharp 
Should make the cognoscenti think