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Every time I pushed that gate my tethers were further loosened.
The daylight broke inside me and I went to my huge ugly knees.
It was around this time when I turned and saw three companions
on the other side to where I am. I staggered and fell into worship
inside my own heart in acknowledgement of a better life beyond.
I roared when the scouring began. I was truly dying to this land.
My eyes were blinded by arrow heads, a war cry scorched my skin
that shone like dust and craters. Even as I pushed, I then resisted.