I braced my feet; knees light,
And the lord said: You shall not fly.
I firmed my earth; legs tight,
And the lord said: You shall not run.
I took my stride; afraid in blight,
And the lord said: You shall not go.
"Why?!" I begged. "Why do others go while I stay?"
And the lord said:
Oct 2, 2012
Oct 2, 2012 at 5:28 PM UTC
I braced my feet; knees light,
And the lord said: You shall not fly.
I firmed my earth; legs tight,
And the lord said: You shall not run.
I took my stride; afraid in blight,
And the lord said: You shall not go.
"Why?!" I begged. "Why do others go while I stay?"
And the lord said:
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