rocks and nails

rocks and nails
on the ground
their beating hearts
lie silent now
listen close
hear their tales
enduring witness
rocks and nails

life lived loved lost
hidden in rocks and nails

rocks and nails
in the dust
wood and ash
dirt and rust
weather worn
washed in rain
silent witness
to joy and pain

life lived loved lost
hidden in rocks and nails
sun scorched storm tossed
dried bleached ashen pale

amber rose
ebony gray
umber orange
bronze and beige
fire and ice
earth and air
sticks and stones
rocks and nails

life lived loved lost
see how they still remain
secret words whispered
never to be heard again