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I Wanted to Paint the Town Red
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colors

 

 

 

 

I wanted to paint the town red

I painted it purple instead

I wanted to change the world

Other plans unfurled.

 

I hoped to pan some gold

Now I am painting bold

 

The colors run and flow

I’m quick—I don’t like slow.

 

A coral reef under the sea

Transparent colors transparent me.

 

I still have time to paint the town red

And pan some gold.

 

Maybe I’ll do it today

Tomorrow will still be o.k.

 

 
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 Reviews of "I Wanted to Paint the Town Red"
Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on October 18, 2011
Love it. Obviously, you are happy with your life as it is and if not you have plan B. lol. Great. Liz
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