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THE ILLUSTRATED MAN (Konrad Lenz)

The Illustrated Man 

And his child bride

Walked down the road 

And they hitched a ride

He drinks like a congressman

Eats like a hog

Sleeps wrapped up 

In a hollow log

 

You saw what I said

You heard what I've done

It don't mean nothing

It's only for fun

I'm an honest man

You've got nothing on me

Please kind sir

Can I go free?

 

There's a gun on the shelf

And coins in a jar

Ashtrays and bottles

And a nylon guitar

He stayed in his room'

He could not come out

Please mister, don't leave

There isn't no doubt.

 

I met him in New York 

I lost him in Spain

Now it's quite clear 

He'll be back here again

Like Jesus or Jagger

Or Humphry Bogart

When he comes on strong 

He upsets the whole cart.

 

19 Dec 01