Tommy Boy (A Tribute to Petty)

Tommy Boy

(A Tribute to Petty)

Tommy Boy, 

you’ve been called home.

That front porch light has flickered

on and off,

and that's your cue

to stop the strum and come inside.

Mama says

make sure to wash your hands

and hang up your wings

before sitting down to supper.

But first, put that guitar away.

The time for playing is over,

as of today.

Linda Imbler