crazy

who's crazy?
show of hands please

i see blood on at least one

who's considered
suicide by cop

and you've never even broken a law

who's experienced
poverty of thought

in a lusty economy

whose loins have burned with
sexual torment

lying in bed

whose life resembles
oprah for days

and nights so long

who would rather be awake
than dreaming these days

of white tile and attics

who just checked into the bughouse
for the 4th time in a decade
only to be told
"you're perfectly normal."

where is the king of hearts
where is that quiet french village
where clothing is pretense
and innocence is

not an issue

who lives in America
separated and lost