La Grange

rolling up with the wheeled furniture of his mind constantly in a state of rearrange

never once stopping to think of himself as being even one iota of strange

ungripped reigns on the free range

bell constantly ringing at his closed for business, after hours stock exchange

his smile in the dictionary next to a picture of deranged

pockets jingling with unspendable spare change

he kept all of his loose marbles and weirdoed thoughts in

la grange

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

seems like this person might just blow up one day, out of his mind. Your portrayal of him is extremely wealthy and disorganized, frantic, and stumbling in life....as weird as his behavior may be, he keeps it to himself....I listened to the music, but couldn't make out many words.....Wheat is La Grange? First I thought it might be a place for loonies, or an desisted living? or maybe even his family dwelling....
Best, B

[Pete]

thanks betty. la grange is a tiny town in texas. the song is about the infamous "chicken ranch", a brothel there from from 1905 to 1973. a simple farmhouse with no signs advertising its purpose, it ran with the knowledge, if not the blessing, of local politicians and law enforcement. it was the inspiration for the best little whorehouse in texas ... :)

[Pete]

... it is rumored that president lyndon johnson would occasionally visit there to "relieve stress" ... :)

[Betty Hermelee]

got it! Wow, That's an education!
you're very welcome,
Best, B