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Taller than mountains

Smaller than trees

Deeper than oceans

Oh, to be free



Unearthing dead seeds

I know will still grow

So tender and fragile

Through many fallen snow



They will grow tall

The roots will grow deep

Agonizingly bitter

Leaves fall to their sleep



Resting upon cold stones

Withering, fragile, thin

Until no more shade

The sun peeks in



Sending warmth in gentle peace

Strengthening in radiant glow

Nighttime falls again

Where did my warmth go



Dreaming of mornings

Filled with fresh sleep

Capturing memories in heart

Memories, mine to keep



Forgetting lifetimes

Mountains can't reach

Oceans can't hold

The tears of each



Water ripples quietly

From a nearby stream

Close to the heart of the tree

Winds blowing, gently dream



The return of the sun

This darkness will fade

To help through the maze

Splendor of daylights shade



Keeping me safe

For this moment in time

Holding me, I can not fall

Fear no longer mine



Imagining your mercy

Holding me until grown

As during winters cold sleep

Protected seedlings sown



Waiting for the sunshine

To guide them on their way

Reaching for the sky

Beginnings of a new day



10/30/01