I watched the thunder falling up the stairs
Wandered the river with the last scholars
Our job to burn what's left of the written word
We'll ensure that they forget what has gone
We'll take our time
We'll drive too soon
We'll watch this whole place light like it's half past noon
Witness Exhibit A: 1000 cars
TV's burn bright enough to overshadow stars
Children look up their first word on the internet
They think that cheeseburgers are all heaven sent
One more try
What's left to do?
To sink in the ground
& at least help the flowers to bloom
I watched the thunder falling up the stairs
The look on their faces like tumbling chairs
Our job to burn what's left of the written word
We've ensured that they will forget all that's gone