Kiss the ground before they pray
It breaks against stone, I softly leave you crying
I sit and listen dreamlessly
Into the night, the quiet and empty bodies
I stand and hear my voice cry out
As all around the children play
The games they tired of yesterday, they play
Then look at your face and feel my heart pushed in
A promise of salvation makes me stay
A wordless scream at ancient power
I cannot hold what you devour
Kiss the ground and slip away