Salt of the Earth

you are the salt of the earth
more than what they said you were worth
to keep things from going to waste
to preserve and to give taste
a new flavor for all to savor

you are the salt of the earth
more than what they said you were worth
to disinfect the open minds
to get through and open the blinds
from the world that closes in

eclipse of the soul
it has covered them whole
they have no view
and they can't see through

you are the salt of the earth
more than what they said you were worth
pour over the hearts gone ice-cold
and melt away the devil's hold
it shouldn't seem easier to hate
than to love when it's too late