Like Madonna
(Song for solo singer and guitar,
received in a dream following 9/11)
E. Ann Hollier, 2001

I saw people raining from the sky
Bet they thought that they would never die
Mighty towers crumbled into dust
Temples to our pride and money lust
Life is a dilemma
Who's the lucky winner?
Gonna dye my hair blond
Like Madonna

Watched the shadows rising in the flame
Feeding on our outrage and our blame
Retribution won't bring our release
We've won wars but can we win the peace?
Life is a dilemma
Who's the lucky winner?
Gonna dye my hair blond
Like Madonna

We could be the keepers of the light
True compassion blazing in the night
Turning back won't take you very far
Don't you see your life's a shooting star?
Life is a dilemma
Who's the lucky winner?
Gonna dye my hair blond
Like Madonna

Always tried to be somebody else
Guess there's only time to be myself
Life is a dilemma
Who's the lucky winner?
Gonna keep my hair brown
Like my momma