Spoken Word

Only a holy man
From desert sands 
Could intuitively understand 
The deserted barren lands
That held a well deep within 

From a hollow to a cavern 
Beyond her dry rough skin
Lay a small a trickle of cool water 
Protected from the winds

Where the diamond sang her song
Her skin song – which spiraled towards her throat 
Led by the smell of amber, the earth, argon oil 
And the nudge of a billy goat 

And then one late night
As the fire was a glow
His fingers whispered
Come – follow me – share your inner glow

It is there… I know… I sense…
For I pull music out of skins
And I know what lies slumbered
Deep deep within

And ever so slowly he moved 
And ever so slowly quietly he breathed
Like a gentle breeze

And he warmed her
And he held her
And he loved her
And he made her a rose again
A desert rose 

Song
You simply love to love
And your earth brings out my heaven
Your finger tips How they soothe my soul
Send ripples to my heart
In deepest trust I open to you
Heal me heal me tonight
Hold me ever so tight
These desert rains are falling falling falling
Can you hear my spirit calling calling calling
Calling out your name. 
The moon she speaks
To the fullness of this night
You wrap your strong arms around me
Your touch is pure
As you guide me to sweet release
Oh, love, open me

Heal me heal me tonight
Hold me ever so tight
The desert rain is falling falling falling
Can you hear my spirit calling calling 
Calling out your name to come and 
Guide me home again 

To the land of skin on skin
Where just one touch
Is more precious than gold
I slow down every breath
I’m so conscious of this step

I feel fragile I feel weak
I’m too scared to even speak
Yet I know it’s time to be free
You guide me cross the rocks and fields
My body starts to slowly yield
Yes, this is exactly what I need

Your hands are full of love and care
Your eyes are soft, no ugly stares 
As the ghosts start to dance frantically 
Yes your love is pure
And I endure 
The memories as they start to stir
And silent cries they start to release
 
Yes heal me heal me tonight
Hold me hold me so tight
Just take it real slow
Take real slow

Untie the ribbons wrapped around my soul
Salve my wounds and make me whole
As I place my heart in your hands

You’ll find secret places
And oasis 
In this land of skin on skin
As you guide me back home again

As your fingers tap and gently slap
As you smooth and gently move
You’re making this desert green again
Yes there are jewels in these caverns
And a song in every pore
Skin on skin 
Deep within 
I learn to trust in love again 

Heal me heal me tonight
Hold me ever so tight
The desert rain is falling falling falling
Can you hear my spirit calling calling calling 
Calling out your name 

Spoken Word 
Only a holy man
From desert sands 
Could intuitively understand 
The deserted barren lands
That held a well deep within 
From a hollow to a cavern 
Beyond her dry rough skin
Lay her most precious jewel  
Which she had kept 
Protected from the winds

© KARA JOHNSTAD

Album | Naked Thoughts Series
Artist | Kara Johnstad