Oath by James Raftery

Oath

I’m denied
I’m declined
Owned by the sea
by the tide

Penny head
On the lam
Owed to the beach
to the land

I’m removed
I’m returned
Honed by the coast
by the word

Oath gave life
Over highs
Go get old
Grow wise

I’m exhumed
I’m exchanged
Towed to the reef
to the range

Nickel face
Overdrawn
Known by the bluff
by the lawn

Oath gave life
Over highs
Go get old
Grow wise

I’m traded
I’m tried
On by the wind
by the wild

Quarter soul
Ran a scam
Drove to the peak
to the sand

Oath gave life
Over highs
Go get old
Grow wise

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