Bats In the Belfry
have you seen nothing and head the sound
did your mind do an illusory prank?
have you felt a touch from no one around
have you considered yourself just to be an old crank?
have you forgotten some memories of your ‘hey days’
watched some westerns and thought you were there?
saw the ocean in the distance which you became amazed
when you saw the tall ships passing by and heard the fanfare?
did the pigeons in the park eat up all of your bread crumbs
then followed you home and messed up your lawn
when you hear a band do you enjoy the big drums
or is that only the national anthem just before dawn?
does your doctor tell you that there is nothing wrong
but you feel absent minded when your train of thought derailed?
would a few doses of Geritol make you lively and strong
and show the world you’re a mighty but flighty man unveiled.
Copyright © Douglas Pederson | Year Posted 2019
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