Call me impractical 

I don't seek what is factual

I prefer ideas to what's actual 

I believe in dreams not in worldly schemes

Toward the earth I don't lean

In my mind I paint scenes 

My head's in the clouds but it keeps me from becoming mean 

I'm hiding from capitalism 

I don't seek profit's maximism

Welcome to my world peaceful and green


Call Me Impractical by Ephraim Levine 


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