In The Shadow of A Mountain

in the shadow of a mountain
in the shadow of a mountain
in a brilliant patch of green
where the sky touches the ground
and the world is at peace


in the shadow of a mountain
where the air is easy to breathe
near a path of graveled rocks
the landscape is serene


in the shadow of a mountain
where the birds always sing
time moves a little slower
and  forever can be seen

in the shadow of a mountain
is where he rests in peace
flags wave with pride
in a gentle blowing breeze


in the shadow of a mountain
in the mesa view cemetery
his name is carved in granite
for all eternity