By the earth, sun, wind, and rain, they come alive! Looking at these trees, I can’t help but smile, and aspire towards their artful vibrancy.

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Look up! See the marks on my body—orange and green

the zest, the groove of these new tattoos

the same colours that leap raw from your feet to cheek

each streak bold, unique!

They must have taken time, just like mine

the shedding and letting go—

each a souvenir of time and growth,

each a bittersweet knowing of the self you own

Let those colours run wild in the sun

and burn bright in the night

in rapture, in song,

chase the skies!

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This track is part of the audio tour, Eye-to-I, a programme under Voices – A Festival of Song 2021.