David Byrne Tree (Today Is an Important Occasion)

Today is an important occasion. She thinks that she must wear the right clothes. The right combination of clothes - will make her lucky. But there are specific kinds of luck - and different kinds are are needed - for different occasions: 'A blue dress for intuition' 'The grey shirt and maroon slacks - for making strong statements' 'The navy pullover - and her woollen skirt - for discovering mystery' She thinks of what she wore - on a similar occasion - like the one she will be involved in today. Particularly a similar occasion - that was successful for her. She lies on the bed - and imagines herself in a variety of outfits. She quickly narrows - the range of possibilities. She tries them on - in a few combinations. The striped shirt - and corduroy slacks. The red dress. She leaves the house - the outcome - is certain