15 Petals. One for every year I spent with you. Jewels and precious metals will never do. I love you twisted. And I love you straight. I'd write it down but I can't concentrate. Words won't me obey they do as they please. And all I am left with is these.... 15 Petals. One for every year I spent with you. Jewels and precious metals will never do. The thorn is blunted. And The perfume will fade. I stand where sun is set. I crave the shade. Down in the tavern with Mary and Joe. Palms reached for alms as they throw. 15 Petals.... One for every hour that we're apart. Tears and useless battles. I'll never start. Mussolini highway. There's a frankincense tree. I picked some up there to carry with me. You take me to places where I never go. I love you more than you know. 15 Petals. Scattered in the path where you will tread. 15 Petals. Of vivid red. One wine-bar vamp with the polythene. Ein Panzer Kommander with no hair in place.