The Threads of Paisley — version 2

Paisley

If all the threads that Paisley made
were found again one day
I'd hang them in the sky with Love
to take away the grey

Upon the gold I'd write a tale
of stories from our past
About the folk we´ve lost in time
Who moved from us so fast

Upon the red I'd write the war
and all the men who died
I'd write the names of all their wives
whose tears they left behind

Upon the blackened darker threads
A darker history chimes
A bygone age of killing folk
For witchcraft and false crimes

Threads of blue I'd give to schools
to teach them peace and Love
By leaving parts of history
while rainbows hang above

Upon the green, the Irish woe
migration, war and fear
While others pushed the migrants out
with hatred causing tears

Upon the white I'd ask the kids
to write their stories clear
To fill the sky with youthful hope
as music for our ears

Upon this richest tapestry
I'd paint a heart and crown
To show the world the Love we have
In Paisley, our sweet town