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LANCASTER STREET - Em
James Michael Taylor
Midnight in COWTOWN. 90 degrees
Too hot for a blanket. Too hot for a sheet
The trash on the sidewalk is trying to sleep
Breathing the bus fumes on Lancaster Street…
Sunshine brings tacos. Sunshine brings beans
Sunshine brings water to that First Tuesday scene
Sunshine brings music and coats for the lean
Not enough Sunshine on Lancaster Street
We are the people who pause when we meet
Pacing from Cypress down to Riverside.
Under the freeway. Under the tree
Men with their badges tell us to leave
My sign by the ramp that says “Anything, Please!”
Then back to the Quick Stop on Lancaster Street
Missions are crowded. Beds almost filled
And all I need is a $2 bill
And who will push me when I lose my feet
Wheel chairs and crutches on Lancaster Street.
High Noon in COWTOWN. 100 degrees
Hotter the black top. Hot the concrete
Holes in the souls that shelter my feet
In the summer they burn. In the winter they freeze.
On the sidewalks in COWTOWN on Lancaster Street…
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James Michael Taylor
said
Rose Jeffus You have such a unique way with words James. Love your song. I will have to share it with my son in law. He is a volunteer twice a week at the homeless shelter. He is about to have surgery on his left arm this morning so he will have to miss a bit.
James Michael Taylor
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Leslie Young Beautiful but sad. Lee Snaples Such a great song, so poignant
Guest
said
fuckin awesome song but why didn't you sing the last 2 lines?
Guest
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This brings tears to my eyes. The imagery couldn't be better for spreading empathy.
Guest
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imagery is perfect james.
James Michael Taylor
said
What a Beautiful spooky song… Brought tears to my eyes… Mission accomplished! Honored to be part of the inspiration that lead to your creation James Michael Taylor - Sunshine Avery
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