talking to cacti
when I take time to realize
and I go wandering
I see we are living with closed eyes
something is happening
there has to be a better way
why is it impossible to make ends meet
why are our prophets shot in the street
who can afford the American Dream
feel like I’m climbing up a hill
rain melting down the window
talking to on the sill
in the moonlight
and when I read between the lines
see what is happening
it’s hard to push past all the lies
is this democracy
and when I see it on t.v.
it seems so real to me
pushing the buttons, scan and seek
such a cacophony
sure as the river runs to sea
I will be home again
evaporation, clouds, and stars
watching it darkening
looking for ways to reach my grasp
looking for clarity
laugh as I fumble for the words
something is happening
Monday 15 January 1990
DADGAC
Guitar tuned DADGAC
original recording from 1990 here