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The Political Issue
Vol. 4 Issue 2
Johnny's Last Night
by Lawrence Strittmatter, Jr.
Run a little faster, uptown
Angelic boy smile, hair parted just right
Going to war with a big gun round
Back seat love impassioned with out a sound
Bedroom eyes on a full hip sway
Run a little faster Johnny, uptown
Gonna miss the car the fastest in town
Last moon light drive with the white top down
Going to war with a big gun round
Tomorrow brings a soldier overseas bound
Head full of gin, sweet parting kiss, ivory crucifix
Run a little faster Johnny, uptown
Young boy's a hero buried in the ground
"Give 'em hell son and make mom proud"
Going to war with a big gun round
Tonight is the last chance to see his face
A gravestone marker now takes the place
Run a little faster Johnny, uptown
Going to war with a big gun round.