The Runner
Sitting in my hotel room
Wishing the sunlight had stayed with me longer
I turn the desk lamp on
Grateful for the discovery of a pen
The pen is cleverly adorned with two trees
This pencil shit has been getting old for days now
My friend sent me new songs today
She knows how to push my buttons
It was the stereo all afternoon
Just sort of faded in and out of consciousness in a roadside motel suite
I know...oxymoron
When I came to
I was getting hits off that King Kong remake
My legs sprawled out on a tasteless hallway throw rug
My mother would have called it a runner,
You know the kind
That is placed arbitrarily on a long stretch of hardwood
Connecting one part of your home to another
It adds a touch of class
But eventually it’s only purpose
Is to hide collected dust
Bob called.
I should probably eat something
ahahaha I don't know if it's a good reaction, however my mother is a huge fan of runners, so.
what a shitty comment for you. bear with me, I am sick.
Posted by: Melly | February 11, 2007 at 11:08 PM
haha Yes, Andrew, eating something would be nice. Come to think of it, I'm in the mood for a grilled cheese sandwich.
Oh, and pencil's suck. pens have so much more flow and smoothness. haha, ok that was lame.
Posted by: Arnold | February 11, 2007 at 11:20 PM
I wasnt going to comment. But hell, third comment is a happy one. And this is a happy blog, and made me laugh. Youre the best. And now Im hungry....
Posted by: gi | February 11, 2007 at 11:23 PM
YOU'RE SO HOT
Posted by: Patrick Stump | February 11, 2007 at 11:23 PM
i hate pencils.
now im hungry
Posted by: bayley | February 11, 2007 at 11:28 PM
your blogs make me smile
yesterday was lots of fun... even though i kind of had hypothermia
see you tomorrow!
Posted by: Rachel | February 11, 2007 at 11:36 PM
I hope you steal that pen, you never know when it will come in handy.
Posted by: Allie | February 11, 2007 at 11:36 PM
I HATE PENCILS. AHAHAH motel suite. You're my favorite Andrew.
Kate
Posted by: Kate | February 11, 2007 at 11:39 PM
ps. You just made a decision for me. I was split between staying at a Inn or the Doubletree for next weeks show. Your pen inspires me to go with the latter. I hope you called Bob back and enjoy your food. Oh, and I love you and your quirky blogs. Thats all, gnight!
Posted by: gi | February 11, 2007 at 11:40 PM
new polaroid? i wanna see some pictures!
Posted by: Monica | February 11, 2007 at 11:47 PM
Brilliant as always Andrew. You are a very gifted writer in all the arts, ever tried writing a novel or film script?
Heard 'I Need You' yesterday, superlative.
Keep up the good work and go get something to eat ha ha.
Rock on,
Mitch
Posted by: Mitch | February 12, 2007 at 12:12 AM
I hate pencils, unless i'm drawing. Writing in them sucks and they smudge and get all over my hand which makes me sad.
I hope you found something yummy to eat! I'm eating sour lollies and they made my tongue burn cos I ate too many.
I know, smart.
As always I love reading your posts. :):)
You still amaze me.
<3
Posted by: Lizzy | February 12, 2007 at 12:23 AM
=]
Andreeewwww
Wow. New update. Good job.
Posted by: Angela | February 12, 2007 at 01:28 AM
That made me smile. And a new camera? Me too. Although mine isn't as cool as a polaroid, but it'll do the trick I think.
Posted by: Jordan | February 12, 2007 at 03:48 AM
I haven't been feeling well and the fact that you've updated so soon makes me happy.
I hate pencils too. The worst part is, I am forced to use them in math class, which is coincidentally my least favorite subject.
I hope you got something good to eat. I just had some cereal that informed me that by purchasing it, I saved a koala. Exciting stuff.
Well, I have to get ready for math class.
Need to go sharpen my pencils. Haha. :)
Posted by: Brianna | February 12, 2007 at 03:59 AM
hey baby. its good to wake up to your words. keeps me smilin'.
Posted by: Courtney | February 12, 2007 at 04:14 AM
OH MY GOD I WATCHED KING KONG YESTERDAY TOO
Posted by: tinsley | February 12, 2007 at 05:01 AM
Andrew, you're on a roll with this blogging thing! I was watching King Kong too, but when Jamie Bell wasn't there, I stopped. And thanks for making me really hungry.
Emilyyy
Posted by: Emily | February 12, 2007 at 05:18 AM
ummm? great blog?
Posted by: THE ALLIE | February 12, 2007 at 06:11 AM
i have no idea what you just said, but i'm sure it's beautiful whatever it is.
if these poems are any foreshadowing of the next album then i'm very excited!
Posted by: Kiersten | February 12, 2007 at 06:13 AM
you should write a book.
I would read it twice daily.
just like amphetamines.
Posted by: joellee | February 12, 2007 at 06:21 AM
i didn't know they were called runners.
Posted by: mao | February 12, 2007 at 06:35 AM
Pens are sooo much better than pencils! LOL!
Lovely poem, Andrew. Bob called... did you missed his call? Hope you called him back :D And yes, go get something to eat... i'm hungry as well, maybe I should get something too..
anyways... hope to see you on this year's Warped Tour. ^^ Looking foward to go to the States to see you =)
Take care, A
Bruna.
Posted by: Bruna | February 12, 2007 at 06:50 AM
lolz i h8 pencils <3 pens
Posted by: Jordan Grelewicz | February 12, 2007 at 06:51 AM
that was the most random shit i've ever read in my life. =P
Posted by: lianne | February 12, 2007 at 07:09 AM