a really good song has your throat by the first eight-count
owning your heartbeat as it opens up wide
it lays on your tongue smooth as chocolate
then bites down hard like good whiskey
a really good one sticks to your brain like dementia
and doesn't let go until it is through with you,
sinking in deep like an old friend, pumping rhythm
intravenously like a sweet soul transfusion
it begs your body to shut up, shut down and let go
drowning every pore in melodic waves of ecstasy
rattling your spine with such a shock wave
as coffee and greater sins could only dream
like sex without the consequences
instant zen, yours for the taking
a really good song, if it is really good
stamps your soul with a reminder
of who you are, were, or can be
when you are better than you ever thought possible
Lori Boulard
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/004-a-really-good-song/
