then
if the snow doesn't fall
we'll silence ourselves
i'll cover my face
with whatever is handy
you
you keep the faith
with whatever is handy
we can rename the days of the week
the months
i'll give you the choices
that you don't have
then you'll be just as i am
a resource and a ritual short

you stop all you can
bringing riches up from the well
laying stories down on the fire

since
we only want what's best
there is time to rust
you'll say life is short
when it has been proven
i will buy snake oil
when it has been proven
i'm still trying
to meet you in the middle
but the line's engaged
and the maps are faded
and you'll be just as i am
a resource and a ritual short

you start all you can
bringing riches up from the well
laying stories down on the fire
turning yours into ours