breaking it all open

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I'm breaking it all open

I'm on my knees

I'm frightened

holy gravel, teach me

ancient tree, teach me

golden feather, teach me

:

what breathes behind my show?

what lives underneath my pride?

what hides inside my story?

who have I hurt with my pain?

oh, destruction

are my masks all that I am?

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holy gravel, catch me when I fall

ancient tree, hold me when I feel alone

golden feather, remind me of awe

I might dry up

I may not survive

all twisted inside

:

will love still look for me?

will other see my beauty?

will I ever know freedom?

holy gravel, ground me

ancient tree, nourish me

golden feather, help me fly

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I'm breaking it all open

I'm on my knees

I'm frightened

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*written in Fall of 2018 by Jonathon Stalls of Intrinsic Paths

*included in Intrinsic Paths Volume 1

*photo: taken by Jonathon Stalls of sacred juniper tree near tiny home which inspired Intrinsic Paths project and logo

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