Terra Firma

My pallet is neutral,

the subdued colors of soil and Earth.

You glide over me unaware

And simply walk with confidence.

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Until things quake

And a fissure appears

You become too frightened to look up at your rainbow.

You fall back into old habits of watching your every step.

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But you need not be so cautious,

the fissure is only imagined.

I remain solid and strong,

terra firma.

I am your ally.

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My pallet is neutral,

the subdued colors of soil and Earth.

You need not acknowledge or even know me,

Only trust that I am beneath you

And continue on your journey.