We’re going to Odessa

A Work in Progress
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Except the siren from the fire station

life goes forward one step at a time

when the Plectron goes off or the siren sounds

time to run towards a burning fire

there’s no time for revision 

or philosophy

life is movement

no time for debate

why firefighters roll pants over their boots

they can jump in with both feet together 

Except decency demands we stop appeasing

life goes forward one step at a time

everyday clearer our leader put in

with oppression took his side

there’s no time for revision 

or philosophy

life is movement

no time for debate

when images on our screens finally inflame us

we’re going to Odessa that place that’s on fire

But what about Gaza he’ll still appease

life goes forward one step at a time

as long as more aid gets to the children

as long as settlers aren’t worse than Hamas

there’s no time for revision 

or philosophy

life is movement

no time for debate

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