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The Hunt

from Rustless by Jacob Greenleaf

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Kneeling down beside the river, one last message to deliver
A final arrow in his quiver silent as he lies
Sight alights upon the quarry, aims to claim his father's glory
A bitter and foreshortened story; empty handed cries

Frigid is the rolling river, wade in till I start to shiver
In my chest an icy sliver slips unnoticed by
Bloodied feet upon the shore will carry all my weight before
I cannot feel them anymore; I cannot even try

Which without I have to doubt I'll make it back this time
Wonder where this winding stair will see our hearts entwine
Swift the stag and cold the rain and snow beneath my feet
Death is the trade we make to be alive
I never once intended to survive

Scrabbles up the misty shale, bow discarded down the trail
Listens through the mountain veil for hoof-beats on the stone
Sniffs the air to find his way, eyes the ground for signs of prey
The hunt is ever underway, there is no going home

Just one task to execute, my heart is pumping resolute
my animal is in pursuit, remembering by blood
Steel extending from my hand, no malice in my reprimand
No time to climb this spit of sand before the coming flood

Which without I have to doubt I'll make it back this time
Wonder where this winding stair will see our hearts entwine
Swift the stag and cold the rain and snow beneath my feet
Death is the trade we make to be alive
I never once intended to survive

Strongly smell his resignation, waiting on this consummation
in his eyes no accusation, no more questions why
Feel the moment drawing near, our separateness will disappear
Down my cheek, a single tear is whispering goodbye

Pouncing to the ledge below, time elongates with the blow
Crimson brine a viscous flow around the piercing steel
The two at last becoming one, for I am he and he undone
The serpent and the setting sun, the staddle and the wheel

Which without I have to doubt I'll make it back this time
Wonder where this winding stair will see our hearts entwine
Swift the stag and cold the rain and snow beneath my feet
Death is the trade we make to be alive
I never once intended to survive

Which without I have to doubt I'll make it back this time
Wonder where this winding stair will see our hearts entwine
Swift the stag and cold the rain and snow beneath my feet
Death is the trade we make to be alive
I never once intended to survive

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from Rustless, released February 17, 2017

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Jacob Greenleaf Seattle, Washington

I strive to connect with the divine and personal through songwriting. For the moment I live in Seattle, parent two kids half time, and work full time. I occasionally play open mics in the area, and am working slowly toward building an audience. Please feel free to contact me, I make every effort to respond to every communication. ... more

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