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Sister Susannah

Anoushka Shankar
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Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken As a man, it is important to me that my wife is what I Desire her to be. This will require work from you. I have Made you this list to help you become the best version Of yourself that you can be. There is more beyond this Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken One: You are earth, and like the earth, it is your role to Nurture and grow. Our relationship, our children, our home These must be your first priority. At all times, at any cost Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Two: I am the source from which you flourish. This is why you must Create constant calm for me. An immaculate home, this is your Domain. I expect order from my life, and you must learn your place Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Three: Be sweet to everyone. Fragile, as flowers should be Always. Sweet, fragile things do not get angry for any reason Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Four: Be tender. Understand my needs and satisfy me Without my asking. I seek a wife who knows how to soothe Me the way water soothes a parched throat. Who knows how To be a feast when I am hungry. Her bounty must be vast Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Five: You must be sacred. What falls from your lips must Be holy. Forever forgiveness, forever faith in me. If you See my flaws, turn away. Pretend you saw nothing at all Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Six: You are mine. You must believe in me as you would Believe in God. Unflinchingly. Unfailingly. In turn I will treat you like a goddess. Pure and perfect Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Seven: Know my limits. Remember to stay away from the edge Even goddesses know better than to cross their gods Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Eight: Never make me feel inadequate. I am the maker of all That you love and rely on. You are a victory dance now A sun and a moon and all the stars because I want you to be Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Nine: The earth nourishes her children, and so must you. As their Mother, you must always know what they need better than I do Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Ten: Stop burning so brightly. You are no forest fire Forget the embers. Put aside your glowing voice. Learn to Be the earth that you are. Dust the ashes out of your hair Wear your skin softer. Be pretty. It is how I like you best Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Eleven: Speak honestly, but not too honestly. Speak your truth But not too loudly. Be yourself, but not so much that you stifle me Sister, sister Susanna, are you lying to me? Sister, sister Susanna, are you letting me? Was this our heart of stone? Your friendship mere token My eyes are awoken Twelve: Be a part of my story. I have carved this beautiful seat Next to me just for you. All you have to do is make yourself fit Come now, love. Stroke my hair. Kiss me and put your arms around me Peonies and daffodils Your precious flowers wiltin' As they're fallin' leaf by leaf Don't you wish for some soil? But you have broken long ago That bowl of precious water You have broken long ago That bowl