I Just Want To Be In Compliance

“I JUST WANT TO BE IN COMPLANCE” So you stroll up to your only connection and whisper, “yo, you straight?” Which in an addicts parlance means “you got anything good or great?” He shivers for the icy cold and I shake waiting for his answer And I’ll tell you, instead of being an addict I’d rather have cancer “Yeah man but,” and it’s his but that hurtfully hits you Because it’s always something thoroughly untrue “Yeah, this stuff is as good as good ever gets” Well were I a betting man I wouldn’t take any bets “listen,” said the man with relief in his hand And he knows that what’s going on I understand He goes on “my usual connection charged me a little more green” While standing there in the shadows looking at a an actor in a screwed up scene \ But his “ but” makes you feel as if you just watched your old dog die So I’ll give you three guesses to tell me my reply Yeah, right, he had to raise the price due to inflation No, he simply mistook stupidity for desperation He knows I didn’t cop yesterday enough to last for today And he knows all about the demons I wish would pass away So instead of my usual twelve I only get eight And no, there ain’t no manufacturer’s rebate Imagine you’re a slave to something so strong it cannot be cut While he and I both know who obeys whose commands It’s something that when you don’t have it can metaphorically rip out your gut So you’ve a habit, no dope, so wouldn’t you comply with any of his demands? (2011)……Phreepoetree