Whether By Horse, Or Horseless

I embark through mountains
the belly of the earth
envelopes me like fountains
you're not by my side
so who will navigate me
through the leaves and the branches?
unreal foes and creatures
altered forms and features

whether by a horse
or horseless carriage, oh-oh
I will return
whether by a horse
or horseless carriage, oh-oh
I will come home

careful not to falter
the rumors of the night
invade my ears like laughter
thankful for the lights
that capture all the moths
and guide me with their brightness
gather wood in darkness
speak in tones of softness