you say many things
but i only hear a few
that is because i am busy watching
the l.a. clippers dominate the pacific division

their luminous bodies shine
in the staples center
i sit up in the back like a common man
that is all i’ll ever be

the howling pain that is
the universe in my head
calms down to a quiet ambient hush
when elton brand gets the ball in the low post

when he drives down the lane
i think corey maggette might be jesus
his name reminds me of maggots
but his hustle stats do not

chris kaman is a shambolic shaman
he reminds me of me
except hulking and lumbering
instead of sly and shy

the mike dunleavys of this world
will always help me through my long nights
one is wise like the light that shines from within
one better get his jumper on track

i like sam cassell
i like sam cassell
i like sam cassell
i like sam cassell

some people say they are my bandmates
i see through their lies
because they back the purpleandgold
when the clippers are the stone truth

John Frusciante is the guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. His blog will appear here on a very sporadic basis.