Gerry rang; I could tell by his tone it was him

He asked me where I was

Like I should be there with him right there right then

I said yeah O.K.

And put down the phone

Took another long hard slug of coffee

If he had been with me, I knew he would scald

So’ I shower and get dressed

Have another coffee and cigarette

My mind wandering around my apartment

Searching for something I am not sure I have

Until at last I find a melody

The words set down line after line

The piano still ringing in my ears when

The phone shakes a bitter nervous tone

So, I’m out of the door

Down on to the street and out in the traffic

Before I answer Gerry’s pathetic angry plea’s

Placated by the sound of birds and cars and trees

Whispering I love you in Cantonese

I call off pleased

Knowing I have something new in my head

So, the sun is shining through the rain

The people the pain

And this is my moment to enjoy

Before the Gerry’s the musical philanderers of this world

Tut and tick off all that is me and what I have to give

Before they can grab their ten percent

As I hold on to my five percent of me