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Beggar Man's Town

Here I am sitting on the ground looking all around Here I am sitting on the ground extending my empty cup and hoping that I could get some luck The afternoon is far gone and everyone must be warned East, West, North and South are swirling all about Here am I sitting on the ground staring without a frown Everyone one passed and gaze upon me thinking that I am crazy They are taking advantage of me and abusing my dignity Day after day I wander about looking for a decent house Wondering what will happen next when I get the next pay check I have always play it cool and often follow the golden rule But they play me for a fool driving around in intimidating trucks While I am staring at their buldging guts Strange guys driving down the street they are coming from the East Christmas is coming to town and everyone will be bound I am not a Christmas freak and there is nothing to complete No Christmas shopping, no Christmas puddings no red stocking I will feed the birds with sunflower seeds and get rid of the over grown weeds I will purge the troublemakers from the street and break the devils feet Signature cars roaming around and their bosses are feeling the heat Everyone is raising their guns waiting for the big day to come When everything will be done and we can have real fun Here I am sitting on the ground waiting for the change to come Everyone is distancing themselves from me and I cannot find a honest company My ideology is not right and everyday I have to put up a terrible fight I scream, and I seduced her in the night yet I am still standing tall No pigeons , no rum, no honey , no bun I am waiting To give it back to you in the most dignified and honest mood Three is the charm so don't be alarmed mysterious things happen in the storm so keep your eyes on the road and be bold you will never grow old Here I am sitting on the ground wondering which way to go Suddenly ladybug with its gold and brown spots crawl upon my chest I haven't seen one in ages and I wonder deeply about the stages It crawl slowly upon my chest as if it has something to tell me Suddenly the sun came out and shine brightly upon me keeping my company I was about to leave another ladybug with the same color flew in my chest forcing me to take a deep breath Here I am sitting on the ground trying to break even in this festive season Extending my cup in beggar man's town and alas the golden brown ladybug brought my long awaited luck.

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