Unreturnable Dirt Lyrics
Not Tired, Not Afraid
Show me that picture you took of my mother last week
The one where she’s laughing, tears on her cheek
Eyes closed tight, hands to her chest
Head thrown back, she’s at her best
Lovely and happy—not tired, not afraid
Show me the letter we got from my father last fall
The one with the jokes about politics, preachers and strip malls
He tells of the farm, the weather and card games
Already making plans for the holidays
Funny and carefree—not tired, not afraid
Some days don’t go down easy
They stick in the throat
Its not ok that we settle and we seize on
A few shallow breaths before we choke
There’s got to be better
Show me the future on my palm or in tea leaves
As long as I still love you and you still love me
And we are at home wherever we are
Our hope and our hearts ablaze like the stars
Patient and trying—not tired, not afraid