Poetry And Power

"I'm Looking for an Alien"
(sung to the music of "Praying to the Aliens")
By Michael Knapp

Watching the Park
'There is someone in disguise'
Alien eyes
And grey overcoat
Looking for me
(Is it) looking for me?
I have to wonder
'Cause I'm doing the same

I'm looking for an alien
I'm looking for an alien

Green Martian skin
Under fresh human skin
He walks around unseen
'I look just like you'
The flesh is rotten
It begins to decay
Not much longer 'til
The maggots have their way

I'm looking for an alien
I'm looking for an alien

Out on the street
Am I wasting my time?
I'm taking chances
They could leave any day
Wracking my brain
Cause I'm insane
Why do I think
They'd have an interest in me?

I'm looking for an alien
I'm looking for an alien...


Written by Michael Knapp of Columbus, Ohio, USA
Submitted 31 July 1999
© 28 July 1999