Another verse for QV

Took a nice long walk this morning, during which this requested verse finally started to come together. Can't say I'm happy with it yet, but I have four more weeks until my concert at ConChord...

Prince Charming sweeps you off your feet
And boldly carries you away;
Your rescuer has come at last---
But that's not what the bruises say.
You try to be the perfect wife,
But fail no matter what you do.
You hope that he won't see you cry.
There must be something wrong with you.
    A friend comes by while he's away
    You pack a bag and quickly leave
    Those must be tears of joy I see:
    There's nothing left behind to grieve.

Still needs some thought, particularly in line 6.

Saturday at the Bash

Good party today at Kathy Mar's -- like the Starport parties, Kathy's winter and summer bashes are a Bay Area event not to missed if you're in the area.

Sang QV four times, "The River" twice, "Paper Wings", and a lot of noodling. Got quite a few tears from QV, including some unexpected ones, the laughter I hoped for on Bev's verse, and harmony on the women's coda. It'll work.

The Bohnhoffs were there, so not only did I get to sing QV for them, but picked up a copy of their new CD, "Mobius Street". Yes, chaoswolf, we got a copy for you, too. Signed.

Sang Carole's (verse the new one) for her; that was the only one of the extras that I put in, since none of the other people I wrote them for were present.

We left around 9:30; Colleen was getting stiff. She's doing a lot better, but still doesn't have a lot of staying power. Just as well -- I was getting tired; any later and it could have been dangerous. Passed a nasty accident just past the on-ranp; seven cars involved. Good thing we didn't leave about 20 minutes earlier.