Born beneath clay and sandstone
heavy heart strives forward
fragile careful movement
continual perseverance
Efforts courageous strength
instinctive wisdom knowing
of air, sun and rain
I met you just below the surface
given in to jagged edges
muddied stuck stagnation
I whispered words of freedom
You shrugged with resignation
Then watched my slight successes
waiting for my fall
as progress witnessed by you
responded to the call
for a moment, hope sprung through you
baby steps and crawl
Gradually I proceeded
beyond your sight and space
You lost your flash of knowing
the path enclosed in place
You buried your head in sandstone
heart sunken into clay
waiting for another
to show your heart the way.
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Apprentice Editor: Marcee Murray King / Editor: Catherine Monkman
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