Linda Thompson

I want to listen to Richard Thompson
but, right now, that’s about the height
of my ambition.

Not even sure I’ve got the energy
for Linda. Yeah, I do, too.

What the hell am I talking about?
I’d never make the same mistakes he did.

If she wants to see
the bright lights tonight

then those are the ones
she’ll see.

If her old house is falling down
around her ears, then,
I’ll get somebody to come out.

Babe, you think you want to
take your chances on
The Wall of Death one more time
or two more times?

Either way, I’m good
because I know
it’s the nearest to being alive.
Where’s the ticket stand?

Richard, you are a genius
but, man, did you fuck that one up
or what?

–October 27, 2015