the carter family

the carter family lived next door for almost 14 years

with gwen and i inseparable from rag dolls through brassieres

then gwen began to bore me with her giggles and her fears

the day the carters moved away

i had to fake my tears

i told new friends gwen carter had become a silly pest

and then i found i missed her more than i'd ever have guessed

grandma used to nag at me to straighten up my spine

to act respectful and read good books

to take care of what was mine

i hated being criticized and asking her permission

so what if her advise was wise

it always hurt to listen

i didn't cry when granny died

she made me so depressed

and then i found i missed her more than i'd ever have guessed

you used to make me moan in bed

but that can't be enough

my friends complained your jokes were crude

your manners were too rough

don't know just what i wanted

but i know i wanted more

someone smooth

presentable

to blend with my decor

and now at night i think of how you grinned when you undressed

and i find i miss you more than i'd ever have guessed.