Salt of The Earth

Salt of The Earth, My thirst for knowledge, Took me to the edge, I wedge myself safely in place, As I face the onslaught, It's not like I thought, Its nothing that could be bought, Taught to endure, I hold sure to the promise, Keeping my heart pure, I search for a cure, A chance to change who you once were, As I stir up the dirt, I can't tell you how much it hurts, As sweat spurts from every pore, My body is sore, Pulling up roots galore, I almost can't stand no more, Salt drips heavily on the Earths floor, Seeping down into the core, Add a billion more, Take a minute to explore, The salt in the store, A part of what I work so hard for.