instead of wine we had white tea
to celebrate a naked angel
with a fat stomach
and a stubborn glee.
Have a safe trip,
fugitive baby devil!
(or devil baby)
entering the contest
of the human race
with a content look
on a corrupt face
Have a safe trip through the fire blaze!
get cozy with the governess
Learn to listen
to the tiger's sore old serenade
learn to talk
and learn to watch
the claret evening sky
you'll have a safe trip on this side.
You'll find your slogans
on the walls
but it doesn't feel
like they belong-
they scream
"against all odds
i love you true"
but all the words sound wrong.
(you'll) strut down open boulevards
of youthful charms
then fall into contempt
abhor the birthdays
and the coward
protect the grown man
and the child
chase the windmills
and fight the butterflies.
get a hand on a gun
and play it
all night long.
Quench the fire
with the (only) blanket
turn raisin-white and
sleep out on the porch alone
have a safe journey,
stepchild of a bitter city
have a safe flight
nevermind the zombies
hovering by.
