you taught me how to drive a stick shift
in the old Toyota truck
the stickers on the back said,
what would Jerry do?
Papa Larry
we miss you
early morning back in April
I was on my way to school,
stopped and sat and watched your house burn down
sitting right next to you
went out to the coffee shop
bought two pan au chocolate
brought them back and you said,
maybe this is good
I'm finally rid of all this shit
you had no cares for worldly possessions
because your treasure lies in heaven
and you cared for the ones who needed most
you cared for the least of these
you were a sexton at the church house
you were the man at the restaurant
your white beard
and safety glasses
were just a part of you are
you made the best banana bread
that I'd eat on Thursday nights
sitting around your kitchen table
I'm thankful for the meals we shared
you had no cares for worldly possessions
because your treasure lies in heaven
and you cared for the ones who needed most
you cared for the least of these
wish that I'd been at that last supper
before you wrecked your motorbike
because the next time that I saw you
you were fighting for your life
you taught me how to drive a stick shift
in the old Toyota truck
the stickers on the back said,
what would Jerry do?
The hushed new EP from Skullcrusher sets soft, plaintive vocals against warm, minimal arrangements of guitar, piano, banjo, and more. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 20, 2020