I lost my voice. The weight of obligation's heavy chains had silenced my soul and driven me to pain. But then, exhausted, I sought refuge deep In the forest, where ancient trees keep their vigil. With gentle kindness, they welcomed me to stay and I shed my chains, letting leaves and branches sway. The roots of the forest nourished me. I breathed in the stillness, feeling my heart take flight. The forest is my sanctuary, my home. Its breath is mine.