Shadows in the Street
There is a shadow moving in the street
Hanging over the people you meet
It has no hands elbow or knees but
but it is moving swiftly in the air
and it is causing the people to fear
a warm energy is bursting out of the sun
and the people are flocking the beaches to
absorbing the strange heat, they are rubbing
sun cream on each other’s back while the
Perverts on top of the log try to get a glimpse
what is underneath the women’s frock
but the shadows above the heavens divert the
danger back into the sea and the energy
in the sun pays its due to earth’s before
the day was done and I watch the
mayday orchestra filled the earth with wonder
Look for the shadow over you
It is the miracle that is guiding you
It sees and feels your pain
and you will never be brought to shame
Lift your hands towards the sky
and listen to the rhythm of the planes passing by
They are buried deep in the clouds but
You can see the lines that tells you that they are around
But the mean men are gone out of the town
Morning spreading fortunes of hope
While midday clears away mountains of doubt
And the ship that is anchored by the sea
waits patiently for thee
And destiny reveals the shadow
that is chasing after thee.
Copyright © Christine Phillips | Year Posted 2025
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