Locust Years

Locust Years - Kate Campbell

He built his life with his hands

Put all he had into the land

They came from nowhere on a cold dark wind

The harvest disappeared

But he survived the locust years

It hurt to hear her baby cry

Worked two jobs to get by

Convinced herself she never needed a man

Holding back the tears

She survived the locust years

When I lay next to you in your arms

I know the world can do us no harm

And like the thorns protect the rose

I am safe with you

I know a place inside a dream

Where rivers run through fields of green

A quiet valley that never lives in fear

I will meet you there

If we survive the locust years

If we survive the locust years