- Jimmy Broccoli
Do You Know What I Mean?
So – I’m falling in love with you –
and I’m going to need for you not to die –
do you know what I mean?
This past year I lost my best mate, my mother, and a childhood friend
- and two weeks ago, I lost the friend I first told I was gay
(the first time my mouth uttered these words) –
he died – he took his own life –
and this story isn’t fiction
I’m going to need for you not to die
So, yes – I’ll go to the restaurant with you –
and I’ll hold your hand while we walk around the grounds at the carnival –
but, I’m going to need for you to be careful –
I’m going to need for you not to die –
I’m falling in love with you – and I’m going to need for you not to die -
do you know what I mean?
I see you crossing the road – look both ways – please
Wear a seatbelt, make sure there is proper air in the tires –
they need to grip in the wet –
I’m not telling you what to do (I’m really not), but more vegetables than ice cream will be good for your health
No cell phone at the gas pumps –
and no bungie jumping or high rock climbing –
no skating on the ice unless it’s mid-season
and no over-drinking or occasional drug use –
Take my hand – I promise to hold yours tightly –
and I will not let go until you instruct me to do so
I’m going to need for you to be safe –
Keep close watch on campfires and fireworks –
and listen to your doctor – she is paying attention – listen to her
I’m going to need for you not to die –
do you know what I mean?
Don’t die
Don’t die
Don’t die
I’m going to need for you not to die
I’m falling in love with you – do you understand?
And I’m going to need for you not to die –
and I’m going to need for you to promise me you won’t –
Because I can’t take that again –
I can’t have that happen -
not again
Do you know what I mean?
Photo: An empty chair
