Solitary,
momentary
illusion
temporary
sedentary
prison
the Jester is laughing
the court is all attending
but is it all pretending?
upon the beggar's brow
the sweat of the midday sun
upon the hooker's thighs
the bruises of a job well done
The fool wears the cap like a crown
stool and corner is his kingdom
the leper wears the stigma
upon no one can fathom
Solitary,
momentary
illusion
temporary
sedentary
prison
the Jester is laughing
the court is all attending
but is it all pretending?
Upon the magician"s hand
was something that was there
upon the addict's arm
the needle that leads to nowhere
The child eager to chase a dream
the road paved in gold and intention
the optimist with his head in the clouds
but only gives reality detention
Solitary,
momentary
illusion
temporary
sedentary
prison
the Jester is laughing
the court is all attending
but is it all pretending?
I think I will take my shovel
and try to find china
I'll think of it as a trip
with a sign that says "Pariah"
Solitary,
momentary
illusion
temporary
sedentary
self-prison
I throw away the key
I throw away the key
throw away the key
throw away the key
away away
there just may
be another
day
