Flood

Something terrible happened in my town And it was hard to know if we would live or drown Water rushing through our homes like heartache But I escaped I escaped. Rising up from the water like an anchor not thinking Defying laws of science…surfacing above The bad people suggested that I reconsider sinking The good people encouraged me to sing about the flood Muddy water fighting through the ancient roof Pots and pans over-flowing Who would pray for love and who would die for truth? In times like these, what’s worth knowing? Children float down streets on make-shift rafts of toys Parents watch from tents on their roofs “There’s dry land not far from here,” I scream with all my voice But they won’t leave until I show proof Something terrible happened in my town And it was hard to know why everyone stuck around It’s been raining now for almost half my life Most of my loved ones have gone mad But I find beauty and love in the darkest pools at night The tragedy requires too much of me to be sad Rising up from the water like an anchor not thinking Defying laws of science…surfacing above Bad people always tell me I should reconsider sinking But the good people encourage me to sing about the flood