A New Song (rought draft)

Inspired by Alix Olson

Walking the gauntlet of tables and flyers
Advertising groups or parties or ideas…
I walk quickly, without looking
Hoping to avoid attention

Would you like a flyer?
No, I wouldn’t, I say only to myself
As I take the flyer and shove it in my pocket
inwardly cursing myself for the silence

Is there anyone in America who hasn’t heard?
Do you really need to pass the word?
Is there anyone in America who hasn’t heard?
Do you really need to pass the word?

A block away I pull it out
Another flyer reminding me
How close hell is if I don’t repent
Laughing I find the nearest recycling bin

As time goes by, flyers mature
Turning into posters of written word
Thank god the road to hell is wide
How else would I know where to go?

Is there anyone in America who hasn’t heard?
Do you really need to pass the word?
Is there anyone in America who hasn’t heard?
Do you really need to pass the word?

I don’t believe in the hell you sell
But I believe in the state of mind
And all the trees that you kill to tell
Say more to me than you ever will

So don’t be offended if I blow you off
Walking quickly as you try to talk
You don’t want to hear what I have to say
Or understand what I believe anyway

Is there anyone in America who hasn’t heard?
Do you really need to pass the word?
Is there anyone in America who hasn’t heard?
Do you really need to pass the word?

31 March 2005 Jackie Meyer