The Goal
Why does this one persist and bother?
More than any other
staccato visions
reminding me of my shame
Its inspiration is not mine
out of place, out of time
the words are not
written for me
those strong, young men
are all in my head
And I cannot run away
if only it would fade
I refuse to listen anymore---
there are many songs in the record store.
It's a hit!
I've wrapped it up
in the Sunday comic strip
--so I could give it
to someone, anyone
maybe even you
Take it---
...I guess
Yes--here
"from me to you"
as good as a Beatles' tune
Open it
See?
As you can tell
It's been through hell
I wanted to keep it
I've held it
as long as I can
It deserves
the better man
1989
More than any other
staccato visions
reminding me of my shame
Its inspiration is not mine
out of place, out of time
the words are not
written for me
those strong, young men
are all in my head
And I cannot run away
if only it would fade
I refuse to listen anymore---
there are many songs in the record store.
It's a hit!
I've wrapped it up
in the Sunday comic strip
--so I could give it
to someone, anyone
maybe even you
Take it---
...I guess
Yes--here
"from me to you"
as good as a Beatles' tune
Open it
See?
As you can tell
It's been through hell
I wanted to keep it
I've held it
as long as I can
It deserves
the better man
1989
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