Dear Paul Astrella in the cubicle in Richland
Hope this reaches you okay
And as you’re wondering if your boss will give you time
Or if you’re chained to your desk late
Read motivational late capitalist memes they’re filling up your inbox
How does it help to know you’re special when your bill’s late
And you missed your daughter’s play
There’s been a terrible rift in the continuum
If you love me this won’t shake me
But if America sinks I’ll sink with you
In love, retreat won’t do
Dear Mrs. Alexandra Robinson from Tampa
I am writing just to say
I know when you get off your nursing shift at seven
The applause no longer waits
Worried they’ll follow you you’re dragging something nasty home your heart can’t handle
The anti-maskers haunt the windows and your hand shakes
As you turn on the debate
There’s been a terrible rift in the continuum
If you love me this won’t shake me
But if America sinks I’ll sink with you
In love, retreat won’t do
Dear Brother Barr at the Islamic Center, Memphis
You have every right to pray
Even though almost all your neighbors are against you
I won’t abandon you today
And what the hell is this secession talk
It’s not a sport, it’s real live fortunes
All that I ask is that you read this, vote it forward
And don’t throw it straight away
There’s been a terrible rift in the continuum
If you love me this won’t shake me
And if America sinks I’ll sink with you
In love, retreat won’t do
Recorded live at St Buryan Church, the latest from Sarah McQuaid is a showcase for the simple power of voice & guitar. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 16, 2021