Lawrence Hall
Dispatches for the Colonial Office
Sneeze Across Texas
(widespread respiratory infections in Texas during Christmas 2025)
I would almost rather gnaw off an arm than endure what passes for contemporary country music. By the Grace of God we will always have the authentic work of Ernest Tubb. One of his best is “Waltz Across Texas.”
When we cough together under Texas skies
It’s rather a nightmare that has come true
And when you look at me, with those red, rheumy eyes
I could sneeze across Texas with you
Sneeze across Texas with you and our virus
Sneeze across Texas with you
Like a medical movie ending but with no one to admire us
I could sneeze across Texas with you
My rhinorrhea just won’t be gone
The moment that you come in view
And with our soggy hankies we could wheeze on and on
I could sneeze across Texas with you
Sneeze across Texas with you in my arms
Cough across Texas with you
Like a bad novel ending I'm semi-comatose in your charms
And I could sneeze across Texas with you
NB: “Waltz Across Texas” is the property of its several authors, musicians, and copyright holders. Respect.
