My home is with the trees, the water, and mountains Because there I see myself for who I really am Me in all my own insignificance, my smallness
In untamed landscapes I'm reminded of my roughness But it's not the negative thing society speaks of Comfort lies hidden where no one ever thought it could possibly be found To embrace complete comfort is to finally accept how utterly weak we are When we finally lay down our guns, make peace with God, and realize we've never been alone all along
In the forest when we are stripped of all save our senses The thrill and peace of existence wrap around each other somewhere in the furthest places of whatever we're made of And our eyes are opened for a second to see life's perfect contradiction It's unfathomable simplicity infinitely beyond the mind's reasoning
In unrefined places, the wilds we've never touched, Those corners of our world few eyes have peered into Still stand boldly the messages imprinted on glorious creation The signs of hope, of change, eternity past and eternity coming The truth that screams out loudest in the quiet We are products of love That great ocean none could ever measure, predict, or control The name of He who put the skin on our bones, the artist of souls And He is all