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Everlong/Evergreen

Dan Webber

After an endless winter

the spring has finally come,

a reminder,

that all things will pass

eventually.

In defiance, nature remains

guarded by tall tree

and howling wind.

The beauty of the forest

is untarnished.

Frostbitten or sun kissed

upon doorstep, or far, far away

travellers and explorers

old and new

are welcomed in

in equal measure.

These whispers from the woods call:

Come.

Sit a spell.

Breathe in the good air.

Calm mind and soothe body.

It’s peaceful here,

but never lonely,

still but ever-changing,

eternal yet new-born,

respectful, if respected.

It’s time to reconnect.

Mother Earth

has waited long enough.

She wonders when we will realise

that every day is different

when you stop and look up.

So, look up.

More from Dan Webber ↓

• @imgenrefluid on Instagram
• His book, Whispers from the Woods, is available now

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