There's a sign as you pull into the station
It says,'do not alight here'.
No need for an explanation
You're sure to know what it means?
We don't want you planning to set it alight
We don't want it set on fire
Be careful with your matches
Don't the place set ablaze.
Or could they have kept it simpler
Said what they meant to say?
If they don't want us getting off the train
Why don't they just say?
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Use much simpler words.
So confusing for foreigners
When you use such arcane words
You don't need to say
'Do not alight'
When you just mean
'Don't get off'!
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Second Wind
PoetryHighest rank #12 in Poetry Second Wind is an eclectic collection of mostly light hearted poems but often has a serious message and takes the occasional side swipe at politicians and those in power.
