welcome back
from the dead
the earthen tomb
dirt in your teeth

the blinding light screams
hallelujah
and
i thought i saw an angel

he held a sword
gold and rubies
so mighty
so mightily he held it
and shouted

Royalty! Royalty! Royalty!

i woke up on the couch.
i heard noises in my head
while
my body lie there paralyzed
still asleep.

i pushed my body with all
my might
so mightily
and it did not move.

i thought i saw an angel
i thought i kicked the table
and the drinks came tumbling
spilling, staining
i open my eyes
and i see the ceiling.