Bike - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

I’ve got a bike. You can ride it if you like. It’s got a basket, a bell that rings and Things to make it look good. I’d give it to you if I could, but I borrowed it. You’re the kind of girl that fits in with my world. I’ll give you anything, ev’rything if […]

Scarecrow - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

The black and green scarecrow as everyone knows Stood with a bird on his hat and straw everywhere. He didn’t care. He stood in a field where barley grows. His head did no thinking His arms didn’t move except then the wind cut up Rough and mice ran around on the ground He stood in […]

Chapter 24 - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

A movement is accomplished in six stages And the seventh brings return. The seven is the number of the young light It forms when darkness is increased by one. Change returns success Going and coming without error. Action brings good fortune. Sunset. The time is with the month of winter solstice When the change is […]

The Gnome - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

I want to tell you a story About a little man If I can. A gnome named Grimble Grumble. And little gnomes stay in their homes. Eating, sleeping, drinking their wine. He wore a scarlet tunic, A blue green hood, It looked quite good. He had a big adventure Amidst the grass Fresh air at […]

Take up Thy Stethoscope and Walk - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

Doctor doctor! I’m in bed Achin’ head Gold is lead Choke on bread Underfed Gold is lead Jesus bled Pain is red Are goon Grow go Greasy spoon You swoon June bloom Music seems to help the pain Seems to cultivate the brain. Doctor kindly tell your wife that I’m alive – flowers thrive – […]

Flaming - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

Alone in the clouds all blue Lying on an eiderdown. Yippee! You can’t see me But I can you. Lazing in the foggy dew Sitting on a unicorn. No fair, you can’t hear me But I can you. Watching buttercups cup the light Sleeping on a dandelion. Too much, I won’t touch you But then […]

Matilda Mother - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

There was a king who ruled the land. His majesty was in command. With silver eyes the scarlet eagle Showers silver on the people. Oh Mother, tell me more. Why’d’ya have to leave me there Hanging in my infant air Waiting? You only have to read the lines They’re scribbly black and everything shines. Across […]

Lucifer Sam - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

Lucifer Sam, siam cat. Always sitting by your side Always by your side. That cat’s something I can’t explain. Ginger, ginger, Jennifer Gentle you’re a witch. You’re the left side He’s the right side. Oh, no! That cat’s something I can’t explain. Lucifer go to sea. Be a hip cat, be a ship’s cat. Somewhere, […]