we have mountains so gentle
they caress water from the eyes
others that blow up and spew death
to those drawn to that charm
rains that can mist leaves gloriously shiny
or rip trees out by the roots
and wind that can shatter the lives
of those that love its gentler breath
oceans that act like the most
generous and kind neighbors
then reveal their greedy side
and take everything you own
so I find myself lucky
so lucky
to have never faced nature
with all my senses squeezed shut
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