Wanderer's Hymn
Wanderer's Reflections: A Journey Through Time and Nature
Lyrics
Let me not forget where I have been
Expressing a desire not to forget one's past experiences and journeys.
May the treasures I have gazed upon always remain within
Hoping that the memories of valuable experiences will always stay with the individual.
I’ll hold them in my mind
Committing to keeping these memories in the mind.
So when my sunset comes I’ll find
Anticipating a peaceful acceptance of life when it nears its end.
That I had not forgotten where I’ve been
Reiterating the importance of remembering one's roots and past.
Let me stand firm as the mountains I have climbed
Desiring resilience and grace akin to mountains in facing the passage of time.
Make me rugged, make me gracious as I’m carved away by time
Seeking strength and character development through life's experiences.
I’ll be capped in silver snow long before those peaks erode
Envisioning aging gracefully, like snow-capped mountains enduring over time.
And I’ll bless the many mountains I have climbed
Expressing gratitude for the challenges and achievements in life.
May the placid lakes be mirrors to my soul
Wishing for inner reflection and tranquility, symbolized by placid lakes.
In their glimmer I see glances of the days yet to unfold
Seeing glimpses of the future in the calm reflections of serene lakes.
The reflection is my own
Recognizing personal growth and change in the mirrored image.
And I have changed, yes I have grown
Acknowledging personal development and maturity.
And in the placid lake I see that I am whole
Finding completeness and unity within oneself.
Oh, if I never do return
Contemplating the possibility of not returning to past experiences.
To retrace those sacred pathways
Reflecting on sacred journeys through nature and self-discovery.
Through the forests and the ferns
Referencing exploration through forests and ferns as significant paths.
When the memories grow faint
Addressing the fading of memories and a yearning for the past.
And my soul begins to yearn
Expressing a longing for past experiences when memories dim.
May the wind revive the embers
Seeking renewal and revival through natural forces like the wind.
Let the wild fire burn
Invoking the imagery of a wildfire to rejuvenate the spirit.
May the wilderness I’ve roamed take root inside
Desiring a deep connection with the wilderness experienced in life.
Let the terrifying beauty and the darkness all reside
Acknowledging the profound beauty and darkness encountered in nature.
And when the animal inside me cries
Confronting the primal aspects of oneself and embracing them.
I’ll meet the dawn with fiery eyes
Facing the challenges of each new day with passion and intensity.
For the wilderness has taken root inside
Emphasizing the lasting impact of the wilderness on one's character.
May the waters I have bathed in course through me
Connecting with the life experiences symbolized by the waters traversed.
Let the rivers be my bloodline flowing home toward the sea
Considering the rivers as a metaphor for the continuity of life towards an ultimate destination.
When my final wave subsides
Accepting the inevitable end and retreating into the vastness of existence.
I will retreat into the tide
Finding freedom and unity with the vastness of the ocean.
And when I’ve become the ocean, I’ll be free
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