Other Voice in My Head

A heckler in the audience Makes his point out proud In an audience of shadows, The flesh and bone stand out I’m willing to hear you out — That other voice in my head The benefit of the mightiest doubt — No difference at all Between said and unsaid A puppet on the heartstrings Can’t dance by himself Just like the way a castrato sings You’re glad it’s someone else I’m ready to tuck you in— That other voice in my head One out of two of us sure to win Here’s hoping it’s not Some third-party instead Oh no, not you again I’ve heard all you have to say You’re nobody’s king of conversation, But some genius said You could join the fray That heckler in the audience — Just so happens that he’s right He’s the kindest of all my assailants He’d walk me thru the most bitter night