Green Eyes

I long for you, like storm clouds long to destroy 
transmission towers
Like a hurricane longing to scatter high voltage lines 
through a small town
I long for you, like rays and lightning long to destroy 
cabins and trees
Like a tropical rain longing to flood shores and mothers 
eyes

We slow dance under a black and white sky
There’s no way I will forget your hand in mine
My quill pen is withering in the sunlight
My blood is thin, I'll fade in front of your green eyes

I fear for you, like the eyes of a child weeping amidst the
 war
Like the fire fears the ice cold water swashing from a 
fireman's hose
I fear for you, like nuclear weapons fear diplomacy and 
democracy
Like the earth fears the crescent warmth bestowed by human 
contradiction

We slow dance under a black and white sky
There’s no way I will forget your hand in mine
My quill pen is withering in the sunlight
My blood is thin, I'll fade in front of your green eyes

After the chaos comes Bonanza
After the flood leaves the town
After we dance ‘till we're drowned
After your green eyes, Bonanza

I long for you, like my open chest longs to be struck by 
lightning

After the chaos comes Bonanza
After the flood leaves the town
After we dance ‘till we're drowned
After your green eyes, Bonanza