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Mountains Will Not Move

This perilous tug of war must cease
My hands are burnt and weary
From grasping a rope
That must be relinquished



I have attempted to supersede
An immovable mountain
My back has begun to ache



This realization is eminent
No longer can I attempt to change
Truly what is out of range



For I have clung desperately
To an illusion, for which 
There is no chance of being a reality
 
 You are Molded into a wax 
Initiated by personal fears
From which you will not depart



I extended my deepest aspirations out to you
Upon a fine silver platter
Only to receive an untouched plate



Your eyes are closed
To a narrow mind which is
Unable to contain a bothered spirit
Overly consumned with self-loathing



However, 
There was a brief moment 
I witnessed the door slightly ajar
So did you
Abrupty, it slamned violently shut



(pause)    



So much time has elapsed 
Too many heartbreaking efforts
Nonetheless, I do not accept defeat
Instead, an invaluable lesson is earned
I can not change someone else
Only myself for the better



Now, 
A butterfly is suddenly born
As a breath of freash air soars within
Charred hands will now start to heal
As the pain starts to peel 



If a mountain will not move
Then stop attempting what was all ready inevitable
Remember you are the most important individual
By realizing what can be changed



Their feet remain grounded in the cement 
While mine, stand at the start of a new journey
With this new train of thought, 
I can  all ready see the grey clouds have been lifted
And the weight form my heart and mind as well



What once kept my blinded
Has become crystal clear
You can't change someone else
Only yourself, so move onward..........................................................

Copyright © Mark Lee | Year Posted 2006

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