Into the forest valley I walk the ancient trail Toward an ancient settlement Now shrouded in the vale
Beside, the creek continues On its journey undeterred Though I take pause to listen It continues undisturbed
I feel a solemn gratitude As life moves all around me Because I seem irrelevant To all, that here, surrounds me
For in my insignificance I am not the song It is in ever present harmony
I find that I belong
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I think of all the settlers Who've gone this way before me Returning to their families Their homestead in the valley Did they share this feeling To know where they belong I thank them for their memory I thank them for this song
Into the forest valley I walk the ancient trail Toward an ancient settlement Now shrouded in the vale Beside, the creek continues On its journey undeterred Though I take pause to listen It continues undisturbed