Ellie

He dances in the tide, his fame is just beginning, nails me with that smile, my mother asks what's new, she is not forgiving, love's not running smooth, tobacco blonde full of lies, fresh alive and swimming, many a famous night, it brings me back to you, god does the bidding, have to break this news, who knows what's right, when he can demand anything, sunlight, water, sky, walks on golden avenues, lilac heads are dripping, he melts me lemon blue, his lips twist like knives, our trips to secret venues, my eyes are river wide, what else can I do?

Gemma

You never mind, their curses and blasts, always try to be kind, face set like a stone, when you feel trapped, it's best you go alone, won't get frightened, with men who are strapped, say you're divine, surround you like ghosts, first to collapse, knowing life’s not their own, your head won’t chime, with scarves worn for Mass, that's another time, woe, woe, woe, like shoes on a last, all they do is moan, they beg for more wine, slurp it aghast, you tell them it’s fine, you cook with gas.

Fara

A cold bright day, warms my bones, Comrade death is cheated again, you give money you’re cool, I live alone, you smile doesn't fool, no one carries freight, when they live at home, except those who ingratiate, say they need more proof, if they think I’ll groan, when I’m with you, there are no bad ways, blown in on weather zones, don’t explode my case, say you're doomed, tell us to march slow, I’m a woman without curfew, who'll cheat any fate, wears a red raincoat, puts flags in the grate, shines like a shiny stone.

Elena

Don't break holy orders, lay claim to the others, all the stuff you swore, free to bestow, the love of your mother, a place without hope, can't you see the shore, like an iron soldier, welded to useless mores, whoever comes up short, you'll curse and blather, fix them with the law, explode without show, a life stripped of lovers, who dance on the blow, no good deed ever taught, makes you take cover, you ignore that call, a life without borders, always in trouble, life with you is raw, I'll love you forever.

Mel

I throw away the years, every life is dust, the laughs and happy tears, no one wears a crown, for those you never trust, along these Ocean towns, I arrive like the deer, with a smell of musk, withstand all their leers, hidebound, spinning pennies in the dust, I always hold my ground, what brings me here, shielding from their lust, a woman crystal clear, no matter what the harm, except the fact she's bust, but never down, blow flames across my fears, share bad jokes and butts, pray for those who disappear, somehow I’m a must.

Frederika

My lover asks, were you even born, you say nothing lasts, are these your ghosts, the dreams you’ve torn, that won't leave you alone, I adjust my mask, stroll down the lawn, I heed no troubled past, don't throw stones, at what I’ve known, if it stops me growing, I like our chit chats, not fool enough to pawn, a ticket like that, with love in my bones, I’ll create a storm, everyone needs a home, my key’s on the mat, don’t look forlorn, I don't do aghast, or roll up in sorrow

Stephen

Let me engage, your tattooed feet in dance, rooms glow in dark spaces, I know what to do, wait for kindness to land, try to make life smooth, there’s nothing in this game, rides on pure chance, when you pull away, you’re great at slow moves, a thief of lonely repast don't let them get to you, my life is framed, your face is tanned, gliding down the freeway, tell me sink a few, pull over make a stance, there’s only one of you, twirl me 'round again, throw me off balance, say what you have to say, I need another chance.