Walk Away Rene Don’t Run

From a peaceful resting place near the water
Rene Ricard was a youth born to run
Run to Boston in 1964 to be wild
It was a good time to be young

Walk Away Rene Don’t Run

Down to New York
Down to be someone
Down with Warhol
Down with the scene

Walk Away Rene Don’t Run

He spoke in poetry
He helped people to fame
He was loved by many
Many loved him back

Walk Away Rene Don’t Run

His words were sweet
His words were harsh
He survived his hardness
Without ever becoming too hard

Walk Away Rene Don’t Run

The artist aged a gentleman
His mind remained a keen 15
He was a runaway at heart
They never go home

Walk Away Rene Don’t Run

Your friends are close at hand

Walk Away Rene Don’t Run

There is no God with a revolver.

Rene Ricard was also involved with the AVATAR, Boston’s hippie newspaper.

I have a copy of it somewhere.

Probably stashed with my last jar of Quaaludes.

I didn’t know Rene Ricard well, but the grand master made me laugh and I love anyone who can tell a good story.

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