The Warden

I watched the prairie spring to life The little critters with delight Awake their babes and to them make A promise that sun will rise I watched the prairie turn to gold Its wheat now tall and lank and grown Dance and sway in playful youth With merry toward all yet to unfold I watched this prairie set to rest Their red and purple blending west Awake the sky for one last time Taking none and giving best I watched this prairie fill with snow Inhabitants dig down below All peace beneath the still and slow Until we meet again, I know Until we meet again, I know Until we meet again, I know Until we meet again, I know