Why Scream

Life is not a bowl of cherries. Ice cream gets my vote

It often seems that Rocky Road would best my path denote.

Some are living French Vanilla or Vanilla Bean.

They don’t care about Godzilla since sci fi’s not their scene.

Please don’t scream for ice cream, request another scoop.

Don’t disrespect the choicesor they might send in the troops.

Others favor Rainbow Sherbet, seems to fit the bill.

For those who want alternatives their taste buds it could chill.

Neopolitan’s the pick for those who are inclusive.

No matter the amount they buy, to satisfy’s elusive.

Please don’t scream for ice cream……..

Some will want Pistachio. Black Walnut’s hard to find.

But just because some folks like nuts should we reject their kind?

And where does Tutti Fruiti fit? Or Mint Chip, or Spumoni?

Their acolytes are numerous.

Their names don’t make them phony.

Please don’t scream for ice cream. Request another scoop.

Don’t disrespect the choicesor they might send in the troops.

Toppings can be likened to the things that we accrue,

that change the way we look, or even taint the things we do.

Since life is like an ice cream cone, the contents you should savor.

Enjoy it all before it melts, be wise to pick the flavor.

Life is not a bowl of cherries………

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Lyrics: Roland Burbank
Vocals: Cathy Schreiner
Guitars: Randy Mitchell
Clarinet: John Choi
Keyboards, drum track, recording, mixing: John Andrew Schreiner

Song art: Garry Grant