The Owls Are Not What They Seem

from The Hazard Circular by Immediate Family

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11. The Owls Are Not What They Seem

Beautiful, I traded my energy for new clothes.
Then waited while endless intermission made for hope.
Destiny, I traded my fate for your guarantee.
Spending my days hardly suffering, only extending dreaming.

Insofar, everyone's worked but not made their mark.
Misunderstanding actions, man, we speak the same language.
Not that there is anything of relevance to say.

Listen first, remember this: the answer already exists.
Behind your open eyes there is no company.
There's too much space, there's too much room.
We're losing light pushing it through.
A phase resolves the shadow of the moon.
Isn't that the way it is? The ancient circle does exist.
Despite your eager fists the future will forgive.
There's always skin, there's always fur.
The fluffy bear weathers the storm.
The animals notice the clouds first.
Table wine, it takes too long. Nine percent just ain't enough.
Twelve and up is just what I'm accustomed to.
Learn to sing, I'll learn to cook. Kiss the hand that teaches trust.
Allergic to the rain that wants to rust.
Instigate, I'll take the lead. We'll end up coming plentifully.
We've seen the front, we've seen the back, but listening wins.

Don't let the owls speak falsely of your grievances.
They mean the best but represent the worst of it.

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from The Hazard Circular, released July 1, 2010

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Immediate Family Portland, Oregon

Immediate Family is what happens when I (Brett) work on something for so long that I learn to stop worrying and love the process again and again and again and

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