The American Epidemic Poem by Andy Carl

The girls in this town they make me sick
someone stole their minds and painted their lips
but oh sometimes when their shakin their hips
it makes me lose my own.

I find myself with a drink in hand
floating through taverns and playing in bands
never to find what I'm searching for
a conversation but so much more.

something that's more than animal instinct
hormonal rages and too many rum drinks
stimulating to body and mind
ecstasy of a different kind.