The watchman in the tower
Sounded out the alarm
Of something strange on the horizon
That might cause the people harm ,

While not quite sure if he is correct
He prays that it not be
The enemy he was on duty to sight
Slipped past his eyes that see ,

For there's strange cries within the camp
Which he is now aware
Allowing him to believe
The enemy's already there ,

So he shouts aloud with all hope
A sharp cry which does resound
In the hope that all will rise
And just have a look around ,

Just in case his hunch might be correct
That the enemy's already within
Hoping all will join him in the shout
If they suspect it too there in .

Poetic Lilly Judy Emery  (c)