Tuesday, November 18, 2008

I Will ReRoof (a medley in four parts)

okay, so, like, first, I was afraid, I was pertrified, couldn't live without a roof over my head,
but then I spent so many nights just living with a tarp,
and I grew strong (and tanned)
and I learned how to frame a roof

and so it's back, that evil rain,
I just walked in to find a ceiling with an ugly little stain
I should have used a different tarp
I should have seen that ripped up spot
If I'd have known for just one second all the mudding that'd follow me
go on now, go out the door
take a good view now, of the second floor

Did the project last a week or has it now been almost three months
Did I crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh no, not.I. I will survive
I will survive, hey hey

it took all the strength I had to lift that heavy part
kept trying not to fall from 30ft up when I stepped upon the tarp
and I spent oh so many nights
Just lying in bed thinking about the roof, I had to try
but now I hold my head up high
and you'll see me, with a beard or two,
calluses on my hands and holes in my shoe

so if you feel like dropping in
and seeing all the work that's done
you'd be welcome, and bring your caulking gun!

go on now, go out the door
take a good view now, of the second floor (fade out)

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