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i have nothing more
to ask of myself
what beginnings i had
i have devoured them all
i am empty i am full

everyday i rise at dawn
i put on my name
and paint a big fire on the wall
i pretend the house is burning
the firemen all dead

the house burns all day
it will go on til night breaks
i live in the heat
never burned never charred

a stiff cluster of pasts goes on
clinging like molds all over me
disrobe me
no future wind will dare
i am dressed i am not going anywhere

poetry : lia lopezchua

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from comet's tail, released September 5, 2012

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cynthia alexander Tacoma, Washington

‘Known for introspective lyrics that sound like deep conversations with the listener, Alexander has succeeded in crafting music that’s distinctly Asian in character, anchored on elements of Malay and Indian ethnic, yet warmly assimilates Western influences such as jazz and the blues, with a nice touch of classical to boot.’ — Philippine Daily Inquirer ... more

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