Mother

Mother,
this is from me and my brother,
your son and your other son
wishing you a happy day
in this way
right away.
We may be in New Orleans still
but soon we'll be standing on your door sill
asking for so much that you want to kill us.

Hope it's been a good four months
just you and Bill in our great big house.
Enjoy it while it lasts
cause who knows when you'll long for the past:
I don't want to be crass but I am the shit
and you'll want me around if you are with it.
Of course your fault it is,
raising us on healthy alternatives.

So thank you Mom
cause my life's a song
and it will be long
and I love you strong.