Third // Listen

Quiet now, listen.

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Be brave enough to hear

what truth wants to be known.

What your mind can have no argument against.

Though it tries

to keep you safe on this arrow straight road

with its ruled and receding lines

and its promise that no accident can happen here

But no surprises either.

Be brave enough to come to the forest floor,

where the roots and stones whisper your next step

Until without warning, you’re running

And the trees are calling your coordinates

And the river is singing your way

And the wind screams your desire

And you can’t help

But listen.