The Drought

from Infusion by Rubber Tea

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The old man had lived for years
on this thriving patch of land
the winters mild, the summer long
and all the flowers for friends

didn’t need anyone to talk to
alone at the window still
the harvest in autumn kept him alive
he hadn’t seen anyone in a while

this year was different
the rain had been staying away for weeks
and the soil in the garden
was barren and bleak

he dug a trench
to fill with water and he prayed
but the gardener’s flowers were dead
the gardener’s flowers were dead

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at night in the dark
he searched for light, for a spark
he went out in the cold
to seek like a loon for fool’s gold

nothing to be found, nothing
the soil as dry as his lungs, pant for breath
the blood in his veins seemed to fade as well

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The old man had lived for years
on this thriving patch of land
the winters mild, the summer long
and all the flowers for friends

didn’t need anyone to talk to
alone at the window still
the harvest in autumn used to keep him alive
but now he surely had to die

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from Infusion, released June 5, 2020

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Rubber Tea Bremen, Germany

Rubber Tea was formed in 2017 by five young musicians from Bremen, Germany. Inspired by Art- and Progressive Rock the band defies the musical status quo. With complex soundscapes, fancy rhythms, orgiastic organ solos, delicate flute melodies and vigorous vocals Rubber Tea ensures their audience a long-lasting experience. ... more

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