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Wind wanders through the trees
Leaves, grasshopper green, shake nervously
I sat there watching a squirrel scamper
Waiting for you to come
I remember the times you said you would
You swore on everything dear
I wanted to believe
I did believe
So I sat there reassembling
All of the broken pieces
Now I’m all back together
The wounds have healed
Scars remain
Now I rise and walk away
And if you ever arrive
I’ll leave a trail for you
My heart is whole again
I hope one day yours is too
Kate Christensen
Vanessa Reeves