She Dreams of the Desert

She dreams of the desert 

Of its dangerous beauty 

The unknown 

He dreams of the desert 

He knows the safety it holds for him 

His long time only friend 

She calls to them both 

For very specific reasons 

Seasons 

Of their lives are different 

But the desire is the same 

The desert is a mermaid 

With a sweet siren song 

What you make of her 

Becomes your fate

Once you’ve answered her call