Deep Blue John

Daddy got a seaman’s bag,
he ain’t been back, Jack.
Got a parcel in the post;
puzzle box from Africa -
no clues, deep blue John.

Pretty shiny, damned blue eyes
made my momma cry.
Wish I was a red head -
trade me for some gin.
Make it better, bros.

Ten years past, got a name;
bought it from a judge.
Married well, been to Hell
found God in grass, not sea -
Deep blue John, remember me.

Written June 02, 2002