Arise Dawn

Every year, just once, there would be trouble.

The neighbours, particularly Ms Cath and Ms Barbara (The nice lesbian couple)

Would try to stop her

gently through care and kisses, but Mr Victor

said you Muzzes miss the point kick her

call the police, that way she’ll learn tuh

behave more neighbourlay But no matter

What Mr

Victor, Kath and Barbara Said to her.

No matter if

She was kicked or kissed That night

When the clock struck ten

when everyone but the owls and foxes were tight tucked in

In nothing but a tee shirt and knickers She would let rip

And ride her little Dawn’s pink scooter (the one with tassels and stickers) Up and down

Up and down

Screeching louder than the foxes Hooting louder than the owls ‘Arise Dawn arise’

‘Arise Dawn arise’ Till it did…

But she didn’t…

So, Mrs Burn’s night was over.

January 29, 2023