Song: Prosthetic Heart
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Joan Campbell recently performed this cheerful-sounding song at Roxy Ann Vineyard in Medford, Oregon. It seemed appropriate for the issue, and we were able to get a recording.
Verse
Well we went down to the battlefield and had ourselves a war
Now that the smoke has cleared you need to be reassured
Well you know I’d love to help you honey, but my chest is full of shards
I think I need a prosthetic heart
Chorus
Prosthetic heart, that’s just exactly what I need
Prosthetic heart, to keep on tickin’ no matter how much I bleed
I think I’ll take myself on down to good old Walter Reed
And say please help me sir, I’m a heart amputee
Verse
They say that when you lose a limb you can feel it tingle in the air
And while I’d like to shower the love, I still don’t really care
It’s hard to feel that special feeling when my heart’s not even there
I’ve gotta get a prosthetic heart
Chorus
Verse
I’m gonna do some mental work, some physical therapy
The healing time’s uncertain getting back to the old me
This heart will be a benefit, you’ll have to wait and see
I’m thankful for the technology
Chorus
I said please help me sir I’m a heart amputee
About the Author
Joan Campbell is a singer-songwriter, venue manager, house concert host, and mom based in southern Oregon. She writes songs with bittersweet themes and embraces everyday delights.
