Ode To Silver Lake

Oh there's more drama down the street tonight.

The cops are on their way,

Sirens blaring,

The helicopters are hovering,

And the dogs are starting to bark.

I guess there's a guy with a gun

Running around,

In and out

Of back yards and bushes.

The scent of skunk

Fills the air

And I know I should

Go inside

And lock the doors

Rather than run the risk

Of getting shot,

But it's a beautiful night,

The sky is deep purple,

And the air is cool,

And it was so hot earlier,

And I feel strangely safe out here,

And I've seen it all before,

And all I can think is,

Oh, there's more drama down the street tonight.

(Los Angeles, May 2008)