When the asbestos come crowd
Behind my walls--That's when
Cancer become the other woman.
Cheat me outta life's gumbo.
When I put my black shawl 'way--
That's when I let you open me
Wide, gal. Like the mouths
Of gramophones.
Sometimes I figure you
A speculum 'tween wings
Of thighs. Raspy voice
Given me a good scratchin'.
Last night I was down by the old
Rezzy and your gravy notes came
Streamin' across the water
From Sista Evelyn's place.
Chile, my ears came gridlocked,
My hands fluttered to God. Swear
You my stainglass airplane
Straight to Jesus.