in the dream

the man who has something on his mind

is standing in the desert a megaphone at his mouth.

the scorpion shows up.

two lizards come close.

the dehydrated cactus

likes it that way

and stands at attention.

the man who has something on his mind

speaks freely but has forgotten to press

the megaphone's button.

the aggravated scorpion tires of his nonsense 

and zaps him with its stinger.

the lizards make love on the scorching sand.

the cactus continues its determined stance of self defense.

the man who has something on his mind

is learning his lessons.

this is the desert's song

the song of man

the notation of a dream.