I could swear they were singing a song
when they stomped down the street
two feet marching behind two.
It sounded robust
their approach
as they came for me.
It sounded jovial.

They were chanting something
it seemed
as they approached my residence
my door
my knocker and my peephole.
They gave warning with their words
whatever they were
in advance of their arrival.

The song they sang
meant something
I’m sure of it.
They were explaining something important
before they got to me
with a martial knock
and exuberant shout.
The song was informative
in some way
I cannot understand
and now
I think it’s too late.