Tracks
by Carrie Newcomer
from My Father's Only Son

Be careful when you walk down my street
The wolves are gathering there
And the hungry ones will eat the wolves
When there's nothing but wolves to fear
You come talking light, but you come walking dark
The truth of your actions shows the secrets of your heart

We shall surely be known forever by the tracks we leave

Everything that's done gets done in a circle
Everything that's hidden is brought to the light
When wisdom speaks, close your mouth and listen
When something's wrong, then make it right

We shall surely be known forever by the tracks we leave

Another species dies, and no one hears its wail
And an innocent is lost when the system fails
One finger can't lift a single stone
Hand in hand we've always known

We shall surely be known forever by the tracks we leave