I am the harelip. give me one more kiss. we'll have a mardi gras on deserted streets.
fingers and forceps. raw meat and muzak. the bubbles in the wine keep the nerves dead.
I was awake all through the surgery.
the people dancing, laughing, all for me.
you sewed me up but it will never heal.
will i forget then learn to smile some day.
Potbellied sick bed.
all scars and sweet breads.
a lonely vacation, your own disney parade.
it's all that he has.
clamped up by walkmans.
a midnight waiting room.
hear the distant screams.
I was awake all through the surgery.
the people dancing, laughing, all for me.
you sewed me up but it will never heal.
will i forget then learn to smile some day.