Tears before the Grey wolf

 

The crown of your father

didn’t protect you.

Now here you are,

weeping before the Grey wolf.

 

The cloak of your mother

didn’t comfort you.

Now here you are,

weeping before the Grey wolf.

 

Your unfounded arrogance

didn’t guard you.

Now here you are,

weeping before the Grey wolf.

 

Your baseless pride

Didn’t shield you.

Now here you are,

Weeping before the Grey wolf.

 

The universe is

All around you.

Now here you are

Weeping before the Grey wolf.

 

The ancestors

Would hold you

So here you are

Weeping before the Grey wolf.

Those who’ve gone before

Would comfort you

So here you are

Weeping before the Grey wolf.

Sh

Who will you reach for?

 

The nights are lengthening

the darkness looms

Who will you reach for?

 

The wind is howling

The cold freezes

Who will you reach for?

 

The rain is falling

The water soaks

Who will you reach for?

 

The fires won’t start

The wood is wet

Who will you reach for?

 

Life is fading

Death hovers near

Who will you reach for?

 

The year is ending

We’re far from the sun

Who will you reach for?

 

Tears freeze on cheeks

Loneliness saps

Who will you reach for?

Sh