These maples all are bowing down

The roots pulled up through broken ground

That river sings, a lonesome sound

Where have you gone

Looking up, midnight sky

They call it that sweet by and by

Feels more sour than sweet tonight

Where have you gone

Where have

You gone away and left me empty handed

Crying out for comfort but I’m stranded

I know the world keeps spinning I can’t stand on this uneven ground

Kindlings cracking under my feet

Birch bark chapbook incomplete

Is it just bitter or bittersweet

Where have you gone

Wood’s too damp fire won’t start

North star’s hiding and the clouds won’t part

Trying to grieve but it’s breaking my heart

Where have you gone

Where have

You gone away and left me empty handed

Crying out for comfort but I’m stranded

I know the world keeps spinning I can’t stand on this uneven ground

You’re off the grid again

Off the grid again

Off the grid again

You’re off the grid