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Silly Love Song Foie Gras

from Upward, Not Northward by Harvey Pekar

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Silly Love Song Foie Gras[21]

I wrestled with saying this aloud for fear of playing a mopey dweller. But my truths must be examined and purged. For frame-abiding rhyme schemes mired with tired flattery, I present these truths with the frankness of formlessness. I used to avoid driving down our former street for fear I'd glimpse through a glass pane of memories. Now I am done feeling regretful and sad. I strive to be a dove flying from your paper bag[22]. No matter what we have now, no matter what we may have in the future - I will not dismiss the past. Whatever happened, happened[23]. Things like this may not have a place in the neat, rigid-lined, photo-book timelines of our lives, but they are no less important. If I had a fraction of the impact you had on me, I am certain you have emerged emboldened yet humbled. Sincerely, no post-relationship cynicism intended in my tone: I hope you're happy.

[21] “Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs. And what’s wrong with that? I’d like to know, ‘cause here I go again.” Paul McCartney & Wings. Silly Love Song.

[22] “But then the dove of hope began its downward slope and I believed for a moment that my chances were approaching to be grabbed. But as it came down near, so did a weary tear. I thought it was a bird, but it was just a paper bag.” Apple, Fiona. Paper Bag.

[23] “Time - it's like a street, all right? We can move forward on that street, we can move in reverse, but we cannot ever create a new street. If we try to do anything different, we will fail every time. Whatever happened, happened.” “Because You Left.” Lost.

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from Upward, Not Northward, released July 16, 2013

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