Enzo from Back Pocket by Dominick Campana

Enzo’s up at dawn each morning
to meet the walkers on the street.
It’s so early and he’s still yawning.
I wonder if there was time to eat.

Does he have four thumbs? Is he playing dumb?
Is there time to spend? Can he be your friend?

Enzo the neighborhood is calling
but Enzo is always up to something.
Enzo can tell if you’re friend or foe
and Enzo will follow you where you go.

All of the kids like to talk to Enzo
and most of the parents, they trust him too.
Just kickin’ around with nowhere to go
or positioning for a better view.

Does he have four thumbs? Is he playing dumb?
Is there time to spend? Can he be your friend?

Enzo the neighborhood is calling
but Enzo is always up to something.
Enzo can tell if you’re friend or foe
and Enzo will follow you where you go.

All of the town worries about Enzo.
They don’t know his past. He doesn’t speak their language.
Where does he call home and where does he go?
He doesn’t have a phone. You can’t leave a message.

Does he have four thumbs? Is he playing dumb?
Is there time to spend? Can he be your friend?

Enzo the neighborhood is calling
but Enzo is always up to something.
Enzo can tell if you’re friend or foe
and Enzo will follow you where you go.

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