8.19.2009

What Can't You Do?



Early in the morning

Stumbling barefoot across the park

Jumping off benches, stealing sweaters from the cars

What can't you do with a drunken sailor?



Put him in the longboat til he's sober

And up she rises



Early in the morning

Speaking too forward in the trees

Dew dropping from the branches in the breeze

What can't you do with a drunken sailor?



Pull out the plug and wet him all over

And up she rises



Early in the morning

Straight at him from the airport

Tears down his shirt and snot on his sleeves

What can't you do with a drunken sailor?



Put him in a leaky boat and make him bale her

And up she rises