it was worth living in Texas

it was worth living in Texas
if only for the fireflies
tat looked like little lighted helicopters
hovering in Jack's back yard

it was worth living in Texas
if only for the smoked brisket
that Miss Rhonda would bring
for school celebrations

it was worth living in Texas
for the warmth of friendships
the flashes of hope
in my darkness of living

It was worth living in Texas
for te sound of Wendy's
voice and ukulele
singing Roy Orbison's "Crying"

it was worth living in Texas
where the hippies are older
but still sincere
still believing

now I live in Oregon
where the weed is good and legal
and the sky is gray and wet
except for July and August

it's okay
the weather's a whole lot cooler
Portland is liberal
most of the hippies 
are young and sincere

but I will always miss Texas
where life is worth it