Out of my heart steps the shadow
It takes to the long dusty road
And with worries
It scurries
Not knowing yet which way to go

Out of my heart steps the shadow
But the dusty road's ruinous aim
Unrelenting
Cruel tormenting
Is to force it home, withered and lame

Out of my heart stepped the shadow
On the road that is dusted with fear
And now ragged
And haggard
It staggers persistently near

Out of my heart fell the shadow
And the road, ever dusty, contrived
To be trying
Conspiring
Hurling searing dry sparks in my eyes