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The Unburdening

I know my limitations.
I come here to lay stones.

The bare trees barely notice
As I set down my load and turn their way.

Away from their green plumed neighbors.
Away from the fleshed out.

Hunched and sodden I progress,
My pail heavy with the weight of infinite possibility.