The Cover Version of Myself
I love the cover version of myself.
In it my flaws become, like, cosmic laws.
I am affirmed. I’m magic as an elf
Backlit with Rudolph’s nose, and Lassie’s paws
Reach up in scrabbling worship to my chest.
She licks my face, slavishly. Everyone
Acknowledges my body is the best—
Not to mention how they all, you all want fun
With all my body parts. Of course my soul
Is pure in this sweet studio version
Of my hit-song personality. Poll
After poll ranks me a silk rug (Persian).
..Unlike pop-music cover versions, I’m
….Great as live performances. I’m sublime!