When in Roam

You won’t find a room

When in Roam

You won’t understand the language

When in Roam

You won’t find a spot for your car

When in Roam

There’s no point in looking

When in Roam

You’ll never sit down

When in Roam

There won’t be a thing to eat

When in Roam

Try not to get very hungry

When in Roam

No one will listen to a word that you say

When in Roam

You’ll never stop moving

When in Roam

Do as the Roman’s do.

(from The Writer’s Journal, 1989: Listen to audio version (with my attempted vocals (uggghh–moaning) recorded 9/7/89 with Tom Zano and Glenn Harris https://soundcloud.com/user-279788833/when-in-roam

© Richie Smith