Red Mountain

red mountain
stands still
black ribbon 
cuts between 

you aren't always
still
not if by faith
I can cast you into the sea

still 
is never 
forever
but still we are

not so long
have I 
not been the traffic
cutting between 

still 
to know something

I would cast you into 
the sea
but these problems
I need 

red mountain
big rough ugly 
barren pile of rocks
you comfort me

vultures, ravens, and crows
soar up your slopes
roost on your ridges
nest in your
craggy clefts

don't worry
stone mamma

I command you to be 
still 
forever

poor scavengers and 
I need you

this ceaseless stream 
of fud
dividing us
I cast 
into the sea

with my little mustard seed

red mountain 
lie still with me
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