West of the Mountain

A shadow from the rain
West of the mountain
The alluvial plain
West of the mountain
Bridges and brooks
Highways of water flowing underfoot
Through the rocks and roots
West of the mountain
West of the mountain
Blessed by a fountain
West of the mountain
Many a rich land
Are volatile below
The ashes and the soot
Have made the soil good
So how can we show hate
For something that is so great
West of the mountain
West of the mountain