Wild Hemlock from Greatest Trick by Red Skelly

There’s wild hemlock growing in the boulevard
Though no one did notice, so delicate and perfect
We watered the weeds that are lethally poisonous

There’s wild hemlock growing in the alleyway
So stomp them out quickly, they’re not human beings
Promise they won’t feel a thing

While we’re waiting and pretending
They are spreading and planting,
Plotting, and scheming the next big wind

There’s wild hemlock growing in a particular city this week
And innocent kid killed, the media was thrilled
Gardening just doesn’t get the ratings

There’s wild hemlock growing in Washington D.C.
It’s crawled up the houses and branches and arguments
No one knows what the hell it means
Or what the hell tomorrow will bring

And while we’re waiting and pretending
They are spreading and planting,
Plotting, and scheming the next big wind

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