Beginning Seed

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Roots, a river

the beginning seed.

Moss-covered stones

beneath the hemlock trees.

A mother's ashes
and a child's step,

"float
     away
          roses,

we will not forget you".

'Cause love builds bridges

and it takes them down,

stone by stone

back to the ground;

Where children climb

and petals wilt

and what once was

is forever still.

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