Homesick

Sometimes I feel homesick, what with living across the ocean and all. Thanks to my friend Frank, who recently sent me a couple of Pete Seeger CDs, I have 'discovered' a song (it's an old song, though new to me). This song has become my Official Song to Sing When I'm Feeling Lonely. Wouldn't it be fun if the postal practices described in the lyrics below were a real possibility?! (Note: Though Seeger sang this song on one of the CD's, it's actually a Guthry tune.)

I'm a-gonna wrap myself in paper,
I'm a-gonna daub myself with glue,
Stick some stamps on the top of my head,
I'm a-gonna mail myself to you!

I'm a-gonna tie me up in a little red string,
I'm a-gonna tie blue ribbon too,
Climb up into my mailbox,
I'm a-gonna mail myself to you!

When you find me in your mailbox,
Cut the string and let me out,
Wash the glue off-a my fingers,
Stick some bubble gum in my mouth!

Take me outta my wrapping paper,
Wash the stamps off-a my head,
Pour me full-a some ice cream sodas,
Tuck me into a nice warm bed!

I'm a-gonna wrap myself in paper,
I'm a-gonna daub myself with glue,
Stick some stamps on the top of my head,
I'm a-gonna mail myself to you!

--Woody Guthry