[Cinematic choir hymn. Female contralto, heartfelt, unhurried, conversational, playful. Cello, soft piano, upright bass. Softly epic, spacious.] [Verse 1] Worm after rain Pink philosopher on asphalt Going somewhere Early morning The worm had a dream Wings were in it [Verse 2] After a long run Someone sweeping peanut shells Under the stars Drunk birds sing there Thirty-eight years of shade Free of charge too [Chorus] Tattered photograph We all swore we’d age Later [Verse 3] Round laughter Our shadows trade hats At dusk Chatter of roosting A distant train joins the choir Rails hum low Anticipation is Just the hum before the hum Gets louder [Verse 4] Painted red New coat hides the dents Soul stays true Dents on the bike Quirky as old friends are Worth keeping [Chorus] Tattered photograph We all swore we’d age Later [Bridge] Rains, worms and ducks Who is eating whom now? The plot thickens Their next dinner We all just play our parts Pass the salt please [Outro] Body of salt The ocean waves hello Home at last ——————— Lyrics: Mario Caoile
