#sliceoflife #onetake A sketch of suburbia

There were few signs of life, just hints of illumination Here and there beyond the curtains Certainly nothing which would count as ominous Or at least not at first, but the night was still young

Concreted driveways, alleys between houses Locked gates leading to hidden gardens Monstrous plastic bins All the colours of the dreary rainbow

Suburban life, in all its glory Waiting for a real-life story Reading the news, always somewhere else Nothing happens round here

Dreaming of your escape To the city where the lights shine brighter A very different landscape Waiting for you, one day But not tonight You just draw the curtains closed There’s nothing to see round here

(c) words and music G Todd 2026