The Company Store
Midnight Musings: Unveiling the Enigmatic Tale in Amelia Curran's 'The Company Store'
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At a quarter to midnight lays a cornerstone
At a late hour, an essential foundation is being laid.
You can read by the moonlight aloud and alone
You have the opportunity to read out loud in the moonlight, isolated.
And from over your shoulder it's courting your soul
An unknown force is enticing your spirit.
Does it tell you your fortune or say nothing at all?
Unclear whether the force offers insight into the future or remains silent.
In your dreams your Montana skies
Your dreams contain imagery reminiscent of Montana's skies.
In your dreams your a ruby and sapphire prize
You, in your dreams, are envisioned as a valuable and precious prize.
In your eyes something to see
Something striking or captivating is reflected in your eyes.
In your eyes pastures of green
Your eyes hold scenes of lush green pastures.
In the company quarter the company store
A reference to a place controlled by a company, likely with a store where deals remain unchanged.
Stays making the bargain that it made before
The company store persists in upholding its previous deals or arrangements.
All the people are gathered ring a roundabout
People gather in a circular fashion.
Keep their parts in their pockets bring that company down
They conceal their individuality to resist the influence of the company.
In history wayfaring armies
Historical mention of traveling armies.
Cavalries above and beyond
Cavalries that surpassed expectations.
Some were made of mothers own babies
Some armies were made up of their own offspring.
Some were made of mothers own young
Some armies comprised the children of the soldiers themselves.
In a small dark alley where the sun won't go
A hidden, sunless alley that potentially contains valuable treasures.
There's got to be something maybe diamonds and pearls
Speculation about the alley holding riches like diamonds and pearls.
All the people are gathered ring a roundabout
Similar gathering of people as before, holding onto their secrets.
Keep their parts in their pockets find that dark alley out
They retain their possessions while seeking to escape the confinements of the alley.
Oh, mystery gem of the moment
An unknown, intriguing and momentary gem of mystery.
Chivalry got lost in your smile
The courtesy and honor seem to have disappeared in a captivating smile.
Some may say there's nothing to comment
Opinions about the situation may vary from having nothing to say to remaining silent.
Some may stay silent awhile
Some may choose to remain quiet for a while.
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