I Turned On the Tv War News
Just to Look and Wonder Why.
Thunder Crashed and Red Flash-flowers
Bloomed a Nightmare in the Sky.

So I Went Down to the Cafe
Just to String Myself Along.
On the Way I Found Some Riches --
Played the Jukebox, Got This Song.

While I Sat There a Ragged Man Came --
Bummed a Coffee, Talked Awhile.
Told Me Stories Full of Wonder --
Left Me Laughing Like a Well-loved Child.