Parking lot

The men come early,
deposit their equipment.
They tear at the ground.
The fence is going up soon.

The council says it doesn't matter
what they promised us last year.
No more walking paths - we need parking.
The fence is going up soon.

Council says we don't need green space,
after all we live next to the gas station.
The restaurant's expansion is important.
The fence is going up soon.

Council wants to welcome business.
We need parking, industry - cut the trees.
Council says we can get the green back later.
The fence goes up today.