My Hand Remains...

i have walked with you.. this lonesome road. over the hills and through the valleys deep. across the plains, from night unto day. through storms, harsh winds, and unforgiving rain.... my hand remains in yours! we have sought shelter by the way, underneath the trees. built small fires, and huddled, exchanging the words of the soul. from season unto season, as the bark grew grey... my hand remains in yours! and if there be God, was this so ordained? the rise and fall of empires, the rise and fall of your breasts. though casualities many, loss drawn in chalk... my hand remains in yours! call it love, or war, fertility, or desire. the burning of the cross, the jeers of the crowd. or the lonesome caw of the crows undead... my hand remains in yours! and soon we come to the final fork... time burned down longing, to ashe and soot. and bodies worn, seek the bed of earth. but if yours continues, my soul will follow, destiny, and pledge... my hand remains in yours!