Up from Money

Summertime is a special time
School’s out, kids about
City life, boys on bikes
I said no, you can’t go

Playing cards, thinking hard
With Mose consent, I did relent
Ticket, bags, out the door
Railroad car to the soda bar

Please come back
Up from Money
I’m missing you every night
I wish I was there with you
Bobo, tell me you’re alright

Fishing pole, watering hole
Cotton fields and muddy wheels
Cousin’s play, took the day
Went to town, girls around

Deep south, watch your mouth
55 and stay alive
Abducted, mutilated
Bridge-span, old gin fan

You came back
Up from Money
It’s such a horrible sight
I wish I was there with you
Bobo, we’ll make this right

December 30, 2021
Tribute to American educator, civil rights activist and mother of Emmitt Till, Mamie Elizabeth Till-Mobley (1921-2003).