it is difficult . to be caught by surprise when . paying attention
attention is paid . to what grabs it first and kept . as long as it can
basic protections . when they’re taken for granted . can be stripped away
in a lush forest . it is the barren pine tree . that gets the spotlight
small ripples betray . the serenity portrayed . by the lake’s surface
hold on to moments . briefly, then let each one go . and grab the next one
life can be tricky . when not paying attention . to the outside world
them, standing in front . want to have the most to say . even if they don’t
when color’s removed . attention is directed . by lines and shadows
i didn’t notice something yesterday, today it’s all i can see
uptown jack 