Once trodden now gone barren
Neath arms of the forest,
A path lies hidden
Its visage long surrendered to emerald carpet
Life returns.
Unshod I wander
Earths pulse below me
Each pace fortified
Living energy compels
Tomorrow’s battles
Won today
Yesterday’s sorrow yet lingers
Memories to teach
Lessons unlearned.
The future unknown
Tomorrow not yet today
New trials to meet
No advantage from the scale
I face the rising sun.
