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
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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
Copyright © Jeffry Cohan | Year Posted 2011
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