Cocaine Blues
written by: Robbie Masso
Thank you, sir,
may I have another?
Every twenty minutes work?
Between songs?
Do I have a choice?
Dance with me at my concert.
It has air-conditioning.
I’m hot but chilled.
I’m energized but sloth.
I’m focused but slow.
I’m loving but limp.
The sticks drop from my hand
as time goes faster than I thought.
I push the tempo of every song.
The weightlessness of
a body high
gives me perfect posture
on my throne.
Hey you, in the front row.
Come kiss me, I’m lonely
behind these drums.
I want to see if my numb mouth
can feel yours.
I forget what I thought.
What song is it?
I’m in control, I swear.
These songs are going by fast.
The concert’s over?
Come back with me, front row lady.
Your turn.
Taste the diesel,
the drip,
and feel complete
while feeling nothing.
- Within You/Without You - September 27, 2018
- Childhood Memories Surface - August 17, 2018
- Cocaine Blues - July 12, 2018
