Snake Skin

I have watched the splinters of wood fade in the sun before me,

The leaves on the trees turn to brown and fall from their branches,

I have felt the winter wind blow in across this field,

I have traveled long in this valley.

I seek shelter from my misery,

I seek hope from my past,

Here I stand in a debacle,

Needing you, at long last.

Do not let me slink away,

Like a snake upon the hot desert sand seeking shade,

Do not let me fall,

Like a tree mercilessly cut from its home,

Do not abandon me,

You, are my only hope.

Pull me out of this slumber,

Wake me from this dream,

I never thought this day would come,

Temptation all around me.

I see your face,

Rescue me,

Lest I slip into her claws,

This snake that sneaks in and draws me near,

This I have acknowledged,

This I fear.