Bearded Iris

My best friend is a fuzzy bearded lady
she's got a built in sweater
nothing better in February snow

Winter days most folks don't leave their nest
we take a walk in the park
that's just when Miss Iris likes it best

We ain't no circus sideshow, just a couple of weirdos
misfits and hobos, she's my favorite shadow

She's good company, she listens well
thinks my stories are funny as hell
Her eyes are cloudy she's already gray
she knows I'm coming from a mile away
She don't smoke, she's housebroke
I like her better than most of my kinfolk

Miss Iris has no use for socializing
she prefers her own humans
and tolerates a house full of cats

We ain't no circus sideshow, just a couple of weirdos
misfits and hobos, she's my favorite shadow

Published by Amy Lashley

I have a nutty sheen.