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St. Patrick's falls on a Tuesday this year,
but that's certainly not always the case.
For example, it once fell on a Friday just hours away.
From one of the most significant moments of my entire life,
from one of the most significant moments...

I was a homeless man, huddled over the steps
of a whitewashed church courtyard.I
was a homeless man, huddled over the steps,
I prayed as I awaited her arrival.

That we would glorify the creator of such situations.
She sat beside me on the steps, I began to stammer nonsensically.
About how I felt about her, hoping
she would feel the same way.
Hoping, hoping...

I was a homeless man, huddled over the steps
of a whitewashed church courtyard.I
was a homeless man, huddled over the steps,
I prayed as I awaited her arrival.

We talked much longer, I know,
but I can't remember about what.
I only recall feeling true happiness again.
As I laid with my head resting in her lap
and ate chocolate cake
and dozed off quite characteristically.

I was a homeless man, huddled over the steps
of a whitewashed church courtyard.
I was a homeless man, huddled over the steps,
I prayed as I awaited her arrival.

Sleeping, curled in the corner of a whitewashed church courtyard,
a homeless man wakes up alone.

It's St. Patty's day.

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from Life Is A Bike Wreck (Better Wear Your Helmet), released July 25, 2009

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GioSafari New York, New York

GioSafari was the pseudonym for singer-songwriter and peace activator Gio Andollo. He lives in NYC, where he has committed to music - songwriting, recording, busking, performing, promoting - and activism. He speaks truth to power in the heart of Empire, recalling the subversive musical traditions of American folk & punk, singing for peace & justice, and advocating the use of bicycle helmets. ... more

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