Church Bells

The sirens went off at a quarter to four

Echoing chimes shook the panes in the door

The streets were empty before the final bell boomed

All of the people hid in their dark little rooms

All except my little brother, who wasn't prepared

He had tripped and fallen, and he was very scared

The town was silent, no one dared to cough

Because Mr. Longarm comes when the sirens go off