third degree

hey, look
you’ve got the wrong guy
this must be a mistake
a case of mistaken identity, really
I was somewhere else
when that happened

I have an alibi, man
friends
witnesses
look, you can get in alot of trouble
making false accusations like this

I could sue you
for every penny you’ve got
defamation of character
mental anguish

yeah, goddamnit
this is mental anguish
cruel and unusual punishment

what did I ever do to you, anyway
you better lighten up, motherfucker
I have an airtight alibi, alright
i’ll never do it again anyway

I promise

june 20, ‘86

© 1986

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