Red Ribbons

Do I take the test? Do I want to know? The panic in my chest Is heavy like firn snow Am I condemned to death? Or is my body fine? Is my blood baby's breath Or sacramental wine? Do I dare to eat a peach? Will my trousers fit When I try them on next week? Do you think I'll live to '83? Or will I lie and wilt? Will I leave a legacy Beyond a fucking patch Upon a fucking quilt? Is heaven heavenly? Let's dance through the decade Let's get out alive Let's pin these rеd ribbons to our chests in pride Don't follow the firе Find your will to survive And send back Cole Berlin 'Cause I miss my Jobriath! (What?) And in the end All I wanted was a boyfriend I never liked group sex Where is the tenderness? Where are my friends tonight? I'm gonna drink some nice Champagne by the river Listen to Patti Smith's Elegie And pray for those who remain