my knees make a mountain
when i lay in bed and read
i look over my book sometimes
this night i see a yellow one
i've climbed many mountains
this way with my eyes
the route up can be dangerous
from avalanches of memories
tonight it is clear at the top
from that summit i could see
all the way back into my life
almost to the beginning
but i choose not to look
so far back or turn my gaze
searchingly into a new vista
lit equality with light or gloom
raised up the eyes find
what they seek
the wisest discover
their heart's delight
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