I Once Knew a Doctor



I once knew a doctor
A doctor of the mind
A fancy gown and mask
Got her fingers in my hive

She said it's lucky that you found me
While you were still alive
I don't ever cure darkness
And I don't ever put it right

Here's my beating heart
Put your ear to the noise
I've never lost a man yet
But every one has tried

She said tell me bout the places
You go as a child
I said but I'm a grown man now
She said, no, you're not trying

And I see you in a bright light
And it's obscured by a flag
I said it's gotta be a red one
I'm just a Taurus to a rag

Here's my beating heart
Put your ear to the noise
I've never lost a man yet
But every one has tried

I once knew a doctor
A doctor of the mind
She said I'll leave you if you love me
But I'd love it you leave me behind

I don't ever cure darkness
And don't you leave it here with me
Every goddamn flower was made of the stuff
Every sacred honey bee

Here's my beating heart
Put your ear to the noise
I've never lost a man yet
But every one has tried

~ Brendan Bonsack 2019

Specks on a Map
Released April 2020