Partake of this Moment

Up mountains I climb,

through marshes I wade,

Exposed to the sun and the clouds and the shade.

Over ice and snow,

cross the river flow;

onward and forward I ever will go.

I'm friends with the birds,

share respect with the deer;

I cohabit the woods without any fear.

Though care I do take

with each step that I make,

leave no trace behind for everyone's sake.

With joy I do climb!

I am wild and free.

I partake of this moment that's greater than me.

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Kimberlee Long, February 4th, 2019