Love in Times of Simple Reason

I budget bribes that are doled out freely It is a living So now you visit me I have the help you've been vainly seeking Namelessly seeking Blanching at naming I wouldn't promise the sun to the sky Nor something better Softer and warmer But all you must do you have done already The world won't change greatly Won't change so greatly Rainfall into cars Warm sun on snow day All you've done remember all you do This city sleeps I am sure it does I hear it breathing Steam in the morning I praise the round earth as we meet on the corner The hospital called me And asked if you're happy Blade of the earth in a shiver resounding The buses still empty Endless per morning This city sleeps I am sure it does The lawns they are planting Steam in the morning One cry to bear repeating Engines scream in the distance You're welcome since you've seen Dust fall From my bare feet This I feel I leave behind This city sleeps I am sure it does