Two Sections from “Russian Doctor”

Recorded at Word on the Street on September 28, 2008

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Advice

Friends share news Friends share blues When needed Advice will be given to thee Turn that frown upside down They may say I’m here for you forever and always They may also say Friends share news Friends share blues When needed Advice will be given to thee Some advice may be horrible Terrible even But they only give you advice Because they truly care about you Friends share news Friends share blues When needed Advice will be given to thee Choose your friends carefully Choose which advice to listen to carefully Your mind, your life, your choice Listen to your heart and The right advice will be given to thee  . . .

Opening

This bar grew from stone and wood, russet and cream. Trees lean on the porch, nonchalant. I’ll take what he’s having. Hear: phrases sung from in-between. Strange babies, microphones desirous of lips. Buddy’s car was having trouble, brakes like grinding teeth . . .