Solitude V2.0

I went for a walk not far from my home,

but just far enough to be all alone.

I swiftly uncover the soundlessness of peace:

no desire to return, willing to surcease.

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The wind and the sounds of wildlife around

dug into my conscience, burning it to the ground.

No fear, no remorse, no judgment on me:

no sadness to waste, just a pain's devotee.

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Nightfall began with stars shinning bright

sharp contrast with the void from inside of my mind.

I follow a river up stream where it starts,

wander halted again, while I sit down and glance.

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The water was calm, around the edge of the pond.

At least, I see the face who always loved me the most.

I got just a glimpse, but that glimpse was enough

to stay part from the forest; to rethink all my goals.

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I felt connected to the songs of the trees,

and they told me stories I couldn't believe.

My self-esteem matured and grew

in outlandish ways that I never knew.

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The wind and the sounds of wildlife around

dug into my conscience, raised me up from the ground.

No fear, no remorse, no judgment on me:

no sadness to taste, no more pain's devotee.

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I went for a walk not far from my home.

And after I walked back, I was never alone.