working something out

high five the repeaters who
don't let me down too far
because you know they won't
be around too long
don't let it mess with your head
but you're already dead
quizzical?
well, that's the story
and it won't change for anyone
afternoon sunspots and tea
for everyone to share
can you spare a quarter?
I'm late for the bus and
I'm kind of in a rush and
your kind of company is...
that's all right, don't explain
please, don't explain
your words are like flypaper
now get back at it,
you never know what tomorrow will bring
but wait, maybe instead
you should leave it for another day
there is only this
and
there is only now
and
there is only