Rift

No, we’re not angry my dear
we are in agreement
about those crazy Germans
trading clean energy for
dirty problems
in your future

We’re not afraid my dear
for when the water comes
in your future
you’ll be able to swim by then
but first a nice bath

Now we’re tired my dear
tired of thinking
about your future
all those lakes
all those trees
all those dams
we’ll have to build
the energy it’ll require

Just go to sleep darling
tomorrow is another beautiful day.

 

 

Translation: Trevor Scarse