Tuesday, August 31, 2021

365 8/30

 


Oh help me, please doctor, I'm damaged
There's a pain where there once was a heart
It's sleeping, it's a-beating
Can't you please tear it out

Friday, August 27, 2021

365 8/27

 


The scream of the ambulance is sounding in my ears
Tell me, Sister Morphine, how long have I been lying here?

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

365 8/24

 


That's what I do: I make coffee and
occasionally succumb to suicidal nihilism.
But you shouldn't worry -
Poetry is still first.
Cigarettes and alcohol follow

Saturday, August 21, 2021

365 8/21

 


Up above aliens hover
Making home movies for the folks back home 
Of all these weird creatures who lock up their spirits 
Drill holes in themselves and live for their secrets

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

365 8/17

 


Little boy, she's from the street
Before you start, you're already beat
She's going to play you for a fool, yes it's true

Saturday, August 14, 2021

365 8/14

 


The sun burned a hole in my roof
I can't seem to fix it
I hope the rain doesn't come 
And wash me down the gutter

Thursday, August 12, 2021

365 8/12

 


I'll write you a letter tomorrow
Tonight, I can't hold a pen
Someone's got a stamp that I can borrow
I promise not to blow the address again

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Thursday, August 5, 2021

365 8/5

 


Imagine something of your very own
Something you can have and hold
I'd build a road in gold just to have some

Sunday, August 1, 2021

365 8/1

 


Once there was a way to get back homeward
Once there was a way to get back home 
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby