Beach

I was on my way, I swear

But I took a wrong turn there

For I zigged when I should have zagged

It’s a sombre turn-out tonight in chemistry class

Tragedy in our park

Something happened in the dark

We brought raincoats and pretty charms

And I did remember this time to keep it inside

Then we kept the water still

On the broken window sill

For if not, we’d have to move

It is sweet outside

Where it seems magical

And if nothing works

We’ll do nothing

I hope we’re on time

And we shouldn’t look at the sky

The perilous light

We were not allowed outside

And no one could tell us why

I got worried, with shaky hands

So we said the words that we kept for worrying times

I was on my way, I swear

But I lost my way somewhere

And the trees were listening

From the sill is trickling water when the rain returns

We have our suspicions, thinking what my heart confirms

It is sweet outside

Where it seems magical

And if nothing works

We’ll do nothing

Save yourself tonight

Asleep in the dark

I hope we’re on time