The moon rises over Manhattan.
Her fortified smile poured smoothly
In a sea of faces, bitter and wry.
Her syrupy voice, friendly and warm,
Completed my cherry-topped night.
The moon sets over Manhattan,
And the sun stings my eyes.

The moon rises over Manhattan.
Her fortified smile poured smoothly
In a sea of faces, bitter and wry.
Her syrupy voice, friendly and warm,
Completed my cherry-topped night.
The moon sets over Manhattan,
And the sun stings my eyes.