Nathaniel

 Nathaniel your name

Sounds mellow and soft
Smells like sandalwood and musk
And just a little cigarette smoke

Nathaniel but your name
Rides on a Harley
And flies a red and yellow bandana
In the burning summer wind

I find no way to thank you
For the quiet bravery
To do the right thing
No matter the cost

Your smile Nathaniel
Melts icebergs
But your laughter causes avalanches
So your walk is restrained

As you walk through the gardens of Eden

So you push through the tempting desert

You think the millions of flowers

hiding under the sand

Remember, Nathaniel, if you cry,
these tears hold the promise
of saving rain
and restoring the balance.