• Spoken Word

    Only a holy man
    From desert sands 
    Could intuitively understand 
    The deserted barren lands
    That held a well deep within 


    From a hollow to a cavern 
    Beyond her dry rough skin
    Lay a small a trickle of cool water 
    Protected from the winds

    Where the diamond sang her song
    Her skin song – which spiraled towards her throat 
    Led by the smell of amber, the earth, argon oil 
    And the nudge of a billy goat 

    And then one late night
    As the fire was a glow
    His fingers whispered
    Come – follow me – share your inner glow

    It is there… I know… I sense…
    For I pull music out of skins
    And I know what lies slumbered
    Deep deep within

    And ever so slowly he moved 
    And ever so slowly quietly he breathed
    Like a gentle breeze

    And he warmed her
    And he held her
    And he loved her
    And he made her a rose again

    A desert rose 

    Song
    You simply love to love
    And your earth brings out my heaven

    Your finger tips How they soothe my soul
    Send ripples to my heart
    In deepest trust I open to you

    Heal me heal me tonight
    Hold me ever so tight
    These desert rains are falling falling falling
    Can you hear my spirit calling calling calling
    Calling out your name. 

    The moon she speaks
    To the fullness of this night
    You wrap your strong arms around me
    Your touch is pure
    As you guide me to sweet release
    Oh, love, open me

    Heal me heal me tonight
    Hold me ever so tight
    The desert rain is falling falling falling
    Can you hear my spirit calling calling 
    Calling out your name to come and 
    Guide me home again 

    To the land of skin on skin
    Where just one touch
    Is more precious than gold
    I slow down every breath
    I’m so conscious of this step


    I feel fragile I feel weak
    I’m too scared to even speak
    Yet I know it’s time to be free

    You guide me cross the rocks and fields
    My body starts to slowly yield
    Yes, this is exactly what I need


    Your hands are full of love and care
    Your eyes are soft, no ugly stares 
    As the ghosts start to dance frantically 

    Yes your love is pure
    And I endure 
    The memories as they start to stir
    And silent cries they start to release
     

    Yes heal me heal me tonight
    Hold me hold me so tight
    Just take it real slow
    Take real slow

    Untie the ribbons wrapped around my soul
    Salve my wounds and make me whole
    As I place my heart in your hands

    You’ll find secret places
    And oasis 
    In this land of skin on skin
    As you guide me back home again

    As your fingers tap and gently slap
    As you smooth and gently move
    You’re making this desert green again

    Yes there are jewels in these caverns
    And a song in every pore
    Skin on skin 
    Deep within 
    I learn to trust in love again 

    Heal me heal me tonight
    Hold me ever so tight
    The desert rain is falling falling falling
    Can you hear my spirit calling calling calling 
    Calling out your name 

    Spoken Word 
    Only a holy man
    From desert sands 
    Could intuitively understand 
    The deserted barren lands
    That held a well deep within 

    From a hollow to a cavern 
    Beyond her dry rough skin
    Lay her most precious jewel  
    Which she had kept 
    Protected from the winds

    © KARA JOHNSTAD

    Album | Naked Thoughts Series
    Artist | Kara Johnstad