Possum by Night
Nocturnal Refuge: Unraveling the Dark Poetry of 'Possum'
Lyrics
When the house lights all go dark
When the lights inside the house turn off
Shuffle on down to the park
Move or proceed to the park
Spent stars in the winter sky
Stars that have been used or expended in the winter sky
Days of refuge in short supply
There's a shortage of days providing shelter or sanctuary
All you parasites climb abord
All individuals who benefit without giving back, come aboard
All you vagabonds praise the Lord
All wanderers or people without a permanent home, praise God
When the compost pile grows high
When the pile of decomposing organic matter gets tall
Climb to the top if I try
If I attempt to reach the top of the compost pile
Long haul truckers still wide awake
Truck drivers on long journeys still awake and alert
Guard their pathways for Jesus' sake
They protect their routes for the sake of Jesus or for a divine purpose
All your garbage trucks to the curb
All the vehicles that collect waste material to the curb
True sons of the living word
Those who are faithful followers of religious teachings
Try not to get stuck in the intake vent
Try not to get stuck in the air intake of a system
Grow fat, and grow old, and go blind, and be content
Grow physically and age, losing sight and finding contentment
All your pack dogs have your say
All your loyal companions or followers, speak up or express yourselves
Let me just find my own way
Let me discover or navigate my own path
Moon in the trees my guide
The moon among the trees serves as my guide
Walk with my jaw hinged wide
I walk with my mouth wide open or agape
Once more unto the breach
Once more into a challenging situation or battle
Safe in the spots that the light can't reach
Feeling safe or secure in places not easily illuminated by light
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