Thirst

Sit beside me when the drunkards rave

come and hide me when my hands both shake

do not chide me for the things I take

I’m just watching, I’m not catching

their disease, I’m just at ease

Hover near me when I’m drifting on

say you’ll hear me when I’m singing on

do not fear, see when all is said and done

I’m all wonder ‘bout them going under

in a street of pointless dreams

                  Acting out our will

                  For better or worse

                  If it blesses if it kills

                  We’ll just have to slake our thirst


1984