kevin devine
the shift change splits the streets
I'm pushing pins through the pavement. I'm adding days to the week. I feel the city sidewalk shake beneath me While everyone sleeps.  I'm spiking Punch & Judy sendoffs With silver dollars I stole From Michael's dresser somewhere back in Brooklyn While he was out digging holes.  I wrote the horse you rode in on a letter To keep the focus off me, and make it stay there, To keep you guessing whil the shift change splits the streets, But I still can't sleep.