The Great Silence
Deep inside the forest
where one least expects
to lose their fear
a voice suddenly appears:
‘What do you want most out of life?’
Unsurprised by the unknown
the answer is given immediately:
‘to give comfort & aid to the powerless’’
The voice responds:
‘the river is dry & the people have fled’
Yes of course
they have scattered into the countryside
in search of the next utopia
while I seek refuge within the forest
inside the great silence
january two thousand twenty-five
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Well said.
I absolutely love this.
I love that you do, thank you.