I Woke Up and By God

I woke up
and by God there was
a party going on

elephants and fancy cars
danced before
my hazy eyes

snakes in neon colors
twisted and twirled
Abel with his crazy hat

crowds of merrymakers
all floating over the ground
almost as high as when

my mother-in-law ascended to Heaven

and I remember the priests with their outstretched arms
sang so bold that the cathedral ceiling broke
and the songs rained down from Heaven and up again

and I was dancing even though no-one saw

yes, it was a grand wrap party
for the success (oh, absolutely!)
of the Tragedy of Marie

I sigh just to think of it

now let's start this party
for the tragedy
of me