V. 2. / 133.) The Broken Floor . . .

Even from the beginning

The floor of the world was damaged ---

From then on they didn’t see it ---

For in the starlight

The broken floor looked smooth.

No one in the ageless night

Saw the treacherous cracks

That could trip one up until

It was too late.

But for those who walked in daylight

The broken floor looked as it was

And it was clear where to walk

But it was also very lonely.

Then they that walked in darkness

Saw a great light and in the clefts

And crevices where they were

Found gold and great comfort there

And they were not alone. 

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