black bird

mary standing 1934-40 circa alabama, circa california, made in ireland
“I am a soldier in the baptist of the lord”
what does that mean
shouted din better off tired a rattle of chains and jewelry

“the devil roll like thunder”
he sings, the devil that is, “is this love”
that was 1935
all footstep and rhythm
voices crack for age words sung for a beautiful annoyance
white paint marking the speakers bound a disaster
coming

“the wind blows east” in the absence of unifying sound
a beat offbeat off ears hear a jumping song a children’s song, little sally saucer
that guy sounds drunk his piano sounds drunk, it rattles early, late, un momento while I get my spelling straight