Apology to Mouse (Recently Deceased)

from Palms to Pines by Dave Richardson

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lyrics

To whom it may concern:
I must apologize for having caused your death
It wasn’t personal, I’m sure you understand
And if you do not understand, please allow me to explain.

A fellow makes his home
As a fortress to protect at all costs
And when that boundary is crossed
The instinct to defend kicks in

You gained entry uninvited
Under cover of the night
seeking food and warmer climes
Those were your crimes

And while I suppose it’s true
That we have room and scraps of food to spare
1 can lead to 2
and 2 can lead to 20 pretty soon
I am not running a zoo

If I could talk and you could listen
I would have tried employing reason
But there’s just no getting through
I took no joy in ending you
And wish I didn’t have to
Did I have to?
Did I have to?

You fell for my trap
You went in for a snack and there you broke your neck
I hope that it was quick

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from Palms to Pines, released April 2, 2021
Dave Richardson – vocals, guitar
Valerie Thompson – cello
Grace Ward – bass

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Dave Richardson Windsor, Vermont

discography

Palms to Pines

Apr 2021
Keep Trying

Mar 2021
Palms to Pines

Feb 2021
It's Gonna Be OK

Dec 2020
Carry Me Along

Feb 2018
Goodbye Baltimore / Annie

Feb 2018
Rubies

Jan 2018
Well

Jan 2013

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