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Topic: Mountains (09/20/04)
TITLE: A Rumor Climbed a Mountain By WENDY DECKER 09/24/04 |
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It climbed one rock at a time, spread dirty water like a fountain
On its way it left behind some remnants of its actions
Petals torn from roses gave the rumor satisfaction
Diligent in its quest to reach its destination
It persevered with no respect for all of God’s creation
As it traveled spawning sprigs hatching from its hip
The rumor gathered many weeds that sprouted from its lips
Big and strong it took up speed and continued on its way
Adding more and more destruction with all it had to say
No one thought to ask the mountain if the rumor had been true
Instead they clung to it like leaches with lack of better things to do
The rumor finally reached the top and stood alone on high
The truth came up behind it and knocked it on its side