The Dr. makes a lot of noise
when he makes his rounds
maybe he thinks that sounds
will help us heal
The nurse is nice
she wants to know how i feel —
How can i feel?
Here in San Quentin
Here in the hospital
I don’t bother to smile at her
she’ll have to understand
when it hurts to stand or walk
pretty legs don’t mean a thing.
By Ed “Foots” Lipman