Black Leather (Perfect)

from Dead Messengers by Marc M Cogman

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She said her perfect man had to have one: a black leather jacket, well worn and scuffed up, so I picked you out in a rush, slung you on my shoulders and tried to look tough. Yeah your price was sky high, and I don't ride a bike. Hell, I don't even drive at high speed. But if you made me perfect to her, you were perfect for me.

Before long, I'd say you earned your keep. All those college house-parties and street corner leans with a Marlboro between my teeth. We were one pretty picture of rebel physique. And I don't know if she ever marveled at how we embodied that rock-star mystique. But if you helped me stand out to her, you were priceless to me.

You were the uniform I’d always choose, in all the band photographs, the video shoots. Yeah, you and I, we couldn’t lose, catching every girl’s eye, with the boots and tattoos.
And she met a guy, and they seemed to get on, though I couldn’t say to what degree, but I guess if he’s good to her, then he’s okay with me.

We ain’t looking so tough as before: all the scuffmarks and stitches and unsettled scores.
No we don’t go out much no more. You just hunch on a chair like some veteran of war. And I heard they got married in a big Nashville church, and the next year, the baby made three, so I’m sure life’s as perfect for her as she knew it would be.

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from Dead Messengers, released March 20, 2020
Marc M Cogman - vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Steve McDonald - electric guitar
Giulio Carmassi - piano
Frogs - upright bass
Brian Moskin - drums
J Siegel - percussion

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