I am staring at the water tank Against the deep blue sky Sitting on a straight back chair By the iron stove Your favorite cat Snoozing on my knees I am staring at the cattle Bedded under the oaks The wind is cool on my sweating neck The weather could be worse today Even if the mountains have gotten darker Since you've gone I am walking down the forest trail With no laces on my shoes Thinking about your love That I'm just about to lose I don't know what to do To make it go along