you've been around
when things turn out
badly and you made
it turn cool and safe

we were too young we
didn't pay attention to
your drumming feeling
now this time is over

and we love you charlie
your bird of prey's eye
and your chopper wrist
we all love you charlie

we love you so much
your charming charley
and your mocking bell
we all love you charlie

photo © Robert Altman