The Andalusian Blues

My mama’s got me washin’ up
My daddy’s callin’ my teachers up
There’s a wolf sleepin’ in my granny’s bed
And I’m lost in the woods with a basketful of darvocet

But, you know what this thing is really for
‘Cause you never carve my name in your arm anymore

I remember when the bull came a’chargin’ in
I was the toreador optin’ for the stand-in
The señorita’s tears was all misspent
5 O’clock it just kinda came and went

You’re up on your chrome horse with your diplomat
Like to know who stood by you and taught you how
To stand like that

But, you know what this thing is really for
How high the moon now, baby, and how cool the floor

–September 14, 2017