My everlasting optimism

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I used to climb trees when I was younger
and from those heights, I saw my life
unfolding with splendor.

The wind, it shook against my leafy loft
but still I stood and rose above
to delve into my thought.

And from my pensive perch I discovered,
that one dream I now recognize
you, the one uncovered.

Then, within my heart, up-stirred a desire,
so strong, burning flame devoured
all other whims - now higher.

I stepped my way down from that tree one day,
I grew up and saw my world change
but always you remain.

And now that you stand before me so close,
my life, explained, with your embrace,
no longer tied to woes.

I wonder though if all dreams did fade
if you would return to what I once had,
my everlasting optimism -
as if you never were

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