Knott Co.
Nestled against the hillside
Is the trailer you were raised in.
I watch you fall still with peace
As you embrace the otherworldly beauty of the scenery.
You praise this land.
Basking in its glory as the wildflowers sway against your hips.
You are reminded of the unforgettable moments where you truly felt alive.
This is the place you found God.
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Nestled against the hillside
Is the trailer you were raised in.
I watch as you squirm with discomfort
Walking inside to witness the wreckage
Your wretched mother caused.
You curse this land.
Threatening to demolish it until all that’s left is scorched earth.
You are reminded of the horrific atrocities committed in this place.
This is the place you lost God.
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And both are true. That’s life, that’s poetry. Nice.
I was about to write that both are true, but Kevin beat me to it. Life is a paradox. Well spoken.