Chalk Angels
Can't come out to play
Ma says he’s feeling poorly
Put all his toys away
He learned his lesson early
The pavements in my neighbourhood
Cross yellow lines
Chalking angels on the kerb
Telling me not to ask them why
Don’t go outside today
You know you make’em nervous
Please don’t let them feel afraid
Those who protect and serve us
came into my neighbourhood,
I don’t know why
One more angel drawn in chalk
One more monster in outline
Monkey bars and swings and foozball games
When it’s light out you can stay up late
Mama’s calling better come inside don’t you hear
Pavements in my neighbourhood
Cross yellow lines
Something that I thought had changed
Is telling me I must comply
Don’t go outside today
(c) Barry/Read/Stormcellar 2015