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Can you hear the birds calling
and the trees falling in line
You and I both know that it’s only
a matter of time
‘Til I’ve lost my mind

Cotton candy clouds taste so sweet
on my tongue
But I can feel them floating away
Would you take the time to
sing me a lullaby
I’m a bit overwhelmed by the
state of the world

I’m just a girl
Wishing for fundamental rights
And a chance at life without worry
I worry about the color of my skin
And if it will send me to prison
For a crime I didn’t commit
Or maybe worse I’ll end up dead
So many thoughts left in my head
Mother’s are crying
Their babies are dying
Who you gonna blame
This isn’t just some silly game

People in the streets are screaming
Why aren’t you hearing our words
There’s blood on your shirt
And it's falling to the water

When will it stop
Yes, it is all cops
Shut up and learn
Now’s not your turn

Can you hear the birds calling
and the trees falling in line
You and I both know that it’s only
a matter of time
‘Til I’ve run out of rhymes

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from Glitter and Shoe Inserts: a collection of odditties, released October 31, 2020

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