It is black as the ace of spades tonight
Not a moon, star or even a porch light
I stubbed my toe, fell and skinned my knee
Tried to walk and bumped into a tree

Excuse me tree, I didn't see you there
I usually walk under a street light glare
But tonight it is very, very dark
Could you point me in the direction of the park?

I think I better sleep on a bench tonight
And find my way home in the morning light
You say the park is up that hill?
Just my luck to get a chill

And land in the hospital with the croup
Then I'd sure be in the soup
But if it's noodle with chunks of chicken
Then I don't care if I get stricken

I found a bench and laid me down
And slept till the sun rose o'er the town
While I slept I had a dream
A sad dream. What does it mean?

While the darkness covered the land
I reach for you to take your hand
Now I know you never did care
For when I reached for you, you were not there

With this dream I did discover
That you had another lover
So my dear I give you the boot
Here it is, here is my foot

The morning sun warmed my heart
I didn't care that we're apart
For I will find another lover
Under the wonderful, black night cover.

June 28, 2005

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