Soaps

Collecting pebbles in the market passing Poker chips, parlor tricks, pantomimed Radio soaps and show business Parched with the flees standing firm in line. Pigeons settled on the carpet pissing Ribbons buried beneath planks and spines Of picture books and the swirling flytraps Soaking with pine needles Wading in brine Let's be in hollywood, carnies passing The clown and chimney sweep nailed to posts Point and laugh at the crickets croaking Larva wriggle through their throats. Tell me Margaret, why is my nose bleeding? Even though I'm a starlet now. I wouldn't dare you to turn on the TV Otherwise leave New Jersey. Otherwise leave New Jersey Otherwise leave New Jersey If it has to be somewhere other than here, let's be in Hollywood. If it has to be somewhere other than here, let's be in Hollywood. If it has to be somewhere other than here, let's be in Hollywood. If it has to be somewhere other than here...