The Desert Remembers

The desert remembers

You suffering, betrayal and defeat.

Bring forth you second in command, 

and make him the king.

Let him guide your ship

Let him point the way

He will bring back the blossoms to you garden, 

The strength to your muscles,

And your friends to your door

Your gift was never in war, domination or envy.

But in forgiving your enemies

Dreaming while awake

And flying without wings

Every scar carries a lesson, 

But you cut yourself on purpose.

Every tide brings waves, 

But you drown yourself in them.

Every evening brings darkness,

But you fall into it.

Your life is your own,

And let no man tell you your path

But tell me this

Will freezing bring the rain?

Will complaining bring peace?

Will crying bring the songs?

I carry no answers

All I have are questions

All I carry are questions

Just like you.