a misty rain soothes my warm skin
burned by the labours of the day
cool evening caresses my churning thoughts
I could sit out here all night
but sleep must come at some stage
for there is another day to conquer
lest it conquer me
I journey with my lover
she is fire and earth and rain
softening the push and pull
for her I will sleep
and when my vital is restored
and I burn no more
I will awake from out of kilter
and be her earth and rain
for she is moulding me
within her wounded heart
to be the man I never thought I’d be
in love, in arms, in awe
misty rain keep falling
shelter as she does
knowing I would falter
beneath the burning sun
today is not the day to look it in the eye
just take a stroll, my lover
in this foggy weather
when I don’t wish to see too far
for notions have their power
to catch me in the headlights
protect me as you do
straight-talkin’ and the joker
wake me and I’ll serve you
but let me slightly slumber
‘til my labours burn no more