I do not like New York in June

By John Bennett

i do not like new york in June
this is not my lucky day
we are not the world
black is not beautiful
this is not the day the lord hath made
this is neither my body nor my blood
the eyes of texas are not upon you
mine eyes have not seen the glory
i do not have a dream
the lord is not my shepherd
a thing of beauty is not a joy forever
all is not calm or bright
summertime and the living is not easy
this land is not my land
you are not the promised kiss of springtime
this is not my lucky day
i do not like new york in June

Published January 2010