A line of clouds forms in the sky A hazy heat builds slowly The sun appears beyond the point A barren stretch awakens Cracked but seamless to the horizon Idle landscape, no distractions Dust and 'weeds drift in the distance An image flickers by I see the colors unfolding before me There's a presence in this unrelenting force Wind and water work in tandem Claim the living - unforgiving 'til the end Can't stop this natural course The moon will light the changing scenes A silent contrast to the efforts never seen Burrows fill as life retreats
A constant battle to defeat the path serene Cactus valley The ground hardens worn but sharp Stifling heatwave focused Idle creatures scan dominions Balance failures lost I see the colors unfolding before me There's a presence in this unrelenting force Wind and water work in tandem Claim the living - unforgiving 'til the end Can't stop this natural course The moon will light the changing scenes A silent contrast to the efforts never seen Burrows fill as life retreats A constant battle to defeat the path serene Cactus valley Cactus valley