back to the green.

he was different then,
in the woods, in his green
heavy beard and lightweight heart.

he was different then,
more carefree, less stress-filled
only seeking joy and fun and life.

the city has changed him,
changed his face and changed his fear.
but changed his shell or changed his heart?
i fear the unknown answer.

the city has changed us,
too much to do, too much to carry
no time for the simplicity
of those woods, of that green.

we were different then,
we loved like no tomorrow
we laughed like gentle breezes.

we were different then,
can we be different again?
if we return to that which truly matters?

away from the city
away from rushing demand.

back to the woods
back to the green
back to who we were.

back
to who we truly
are
deep inside.



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