The dive bombers are dropping bombs all around and
The shattered land lies in pieces
Of Golgotha's cousin
And seeds are blown from the dandilions
Who roar at the daisies working on the chain gang
And the flower slaves are raving and splashing
With sirens and mermaids in the shallows
Where our ark hits the breakers of the coral island
Is this false limb the true twin town I ask
And you are like Moses and plant your staff
And stake your claim in tomorrow's garden
Where the gypsies rob
Water from the gutters of the houses of God
And I say all this lighted lanterns of concern
And the burning effigies are not real
On Christmas Day or a Midsummer's Eve
I say run at the height of the festival's plan
Run away from the clan
Back to the seas
Back to our Ark
Back where the sailors are fighting with sharks
And the rough hands of God,
And horses rough shod
Are trampling firmly upon the iron rod
As a Tempest weaves around ruined Castle walls
And standing stones have belly aches from all the prayers they've received
Our ship pushes out away from the false land
Where Caliban is still howling like a banshee from the shore
And Queen Mary is in the tower
Writing her victory score
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