Sun, moon, and earth aligned
I'll wet your lips with wine
Coral, you're a light of love
Salt-white dressed water bride
Hands beckon, like the tides
Coral, your allure is love
Cathedrals are your bones
Their halls could be my home
Coral, you're allowed to love
Cut quick, you kiss with teeth
Your reef brings no relief
Coral, you're aloof in love
Your terrors leave you cursed
Reverse your barriers
Coral, you're alone, but loved
You've bleached those sweet, brown eyes
These words are do-or-die
Coral, you're always my love
Coral, you're always beloved
Dear Coral,
Yours always,
Once-loved
credits
from The Menagerie, Part 1: Vermes,
released July 24, 2015
Poetry written by Jordan Bates
Music written, performed, mixed, and mastered by Christoper Noyes
Audio recordings produced by Jordan Bates & Christoper Noyes
Vocals by Katherine Dunn & Jordan Bates
Poet Douglas Kearney and composer/producer/drummer Val Jeanty link up for a a compelling LP that feels like the written word come to life. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 30, 2021