The border
by @gordon
Skirmish: Porous materials (@atornberg)
Liner Notes
Same prompt, different take and a one-take at that.
Lyrics
The border may be porous But we’re not talking about a virus We’re not talking an invasion Just people who want a better life
The granite that you walk on Seems as solid as rock But it will let the water through As easily as chalk, over time
The border may be porous Like the carpet on your floor The outraged join the chorus Like the wind coming through your door
And still the people come And no one asks what drives them The promise of a better life Who are we to condemn them? We’re better than that
(c) words and music G Todd 2026
Comments
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Preach, please. You took the prompt in a great direction. And 2 songs in one hour. You are a machine.
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Very poignant. Intense first verse. Good skirmish.
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You speak the truth! Tear down all borders! j$
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Yup. We definitely should be. And I like the way the melody flows.