Some Change

[Verse 1]
It was that part of winter
Where it’s dark in the days
And the cold wants to catch you
And burn off your face

[Verse 2]
Thank god I was nearing
My favorite cafe
Hot coffee! Yes please!
There's a man in my way

[Verse 3]
I have no idea
If I’d seen him before
You get more attention
When you’re blocking the door

[Verse 4]
His hands and face dirty
He might have been lame
As I nudged past him
I thought, “That’s a shame”

[Verse 5]
And when I came out
I was quick to avoid
Still he said: “Some change sir?”
I was slightly annoyed

[Verse 6]
Again the next day
My cafe thus blockaded
I uttered a sigh
And then deftly evaded

[Verse 7]
The third time he was there
I thought "Fine! You Win!"
I aimed at his jar
Several coins I threw in

[Verse 8]
But right at that moment
A truck blared its horn
He looked up to see it
And much to my scorn

[Verse 9]
He missed my good gesture
I wanted to say
Or give him more money
Then I thought "No Way"

[Verse 10]
He can think me an asshole
The hell do I care?
Emotional blackmail?
Ho-ho-ho, you're not taking me there!

[Verse 11]
Whilst marching away then
I found me some clarity
To stop this stuff happening
They should set up a charity!

[Verse 12]
The next time I arrived with
Big headphones on head
I was lost in my tunes
Could not hear what he said

[Verse 13]
I was proud of my acting
Finally all this could stop
I had found my technique
I just needed a prop

[Verse 14]
"Yet another triumph!"
Should have been the next chapter
But oh no I forgot
That damned lightning adapter!

[Verse 15]
Think quick! Cross the road!
Sidle out of his way!
‘Course he saw me
And said “So, no music today?”

[Verse 16]
That’s all that he said
Didn’t ask for a dime
So I commended myself
For winning this time

[Verse 17]
When next I approached
Feeling light as a fly
He was not out there lurking
I've no idea why

[Verse 18]
I looked at his spot
And felt this weird new truth
I missed him; Well like you might
Miss a bad tooth

[Verse 19]
The next day he was there
I knew just what to do
I said “Don’t go anywhere, uh, buddy”
I’ve a treat planned for you”

[Verse 20]
I emerged from the shop
With a coffee and sandwich
Said: “Take these my friend”
Placed them into his hand which

[Verse 21]
Carefully laid them
On his rug on the ground
I forced an odd smile said: “Good luck”
And with that I turned ‘round

[Verse 22]
I walked my old route
Feeling like I’d done right
I could go to sleep feeling
Contented tonight

[Verse 23]
Just one little question
Could not shake it off me
Where was my “Thanks”
For that sandwich and coffee?

[Verse 24]
I turned back around
Well I just had to see
The ungrateful partaking of gifts
Bought by me!

[Verse 25]
I rounded the corner
And there he was still
He was halfway through eating
And drinking my meal

[Verse 26]
A young man approached
They embraced and then spoke
I stopped and I watched
As the wind nipped my cloak

[Verse 27]
Yes, also a beggar
But in much worse a state
My friend held what was left out
The man drank and he ate

[Verse 28]
I wanted to call
"Hey I’m where that snack’s from!
I’d meant for him to share it
With you all along!"

[Verse 29]
But I didn’t and I hadn’t
Nor did i stay
And I’ll keep to myself
The events of that day