It is a dance we do in silence



Far below this morning sun



You in your life, me in mine



We have begun



Here we stand and without speaking



Draw the water from the well



And stare beyond the plains



To where the mountains lie so still



But it's a long way that I have come



Across the sand to find this peace among your people in the sun



Where the families work the land as they have always done



Oh it's so far the other way my country's gone



Across my home has grown the shadow



Of a cruel and senseless hand



Though in some strong hearts



The love and truth remain



And it has taken me this distance



And a woman's smile to learn



That my heart remains among them



And to them I must return



But it's a long way that I have come



Across the sand to find you here among these people in the sun



Where your children will be born



You'll watch them as they run



Oh it's so far the other way my life has gone



If you look for me, Maria



You will find me in the shade



Wide awake or in a dream



It's hard to tell--



If you come to me, Maria



I will show you what I've made



It's a picture for our lady of the well