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they say the eyes are windows to the soul
does that mean his soul is a forest?
or perhaps a mossy rock,
or a calm lake,
shadowed by lush mountains,
in the valley he calls home.

but they are peace,
and perhaps that is what my soul-
tumultuous-
needs.

so I'll settle within the hills,
making waves,
but even an earthquake
cannot knock over a mountain.

Summer 2018

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