I fed from the rotting fruit Split the stalk inhaled the shoot Spread the spores with every labored breath Spit dissolved the mushroom cap Stretch the tendons 'til they snap I gathered up the shells with bandaged hands To grow the meat of life I will plant my seed To grow the meat of life I will I fed from the ripened fruit Naked 'neath the monkey The feasting ants found shelter in my shade Their tiny tongues invade the crops Unblinking eyes receive the drops The crackling fire lulled me back to sleep To grow the meat of life I will plant my seed To grow the meat of life I will