Long have I journeyed, far from Andromeda



Now I return renewed... refreshed



Transformed from incubating coccoon



Upon my visions' quest







As wine matured, robust and full bodied



Quenches parching thirst



This second soul seed emerged from its shell



Ascending from the first







Plucked once too often, a rose without thorn



Smells sweet, but lacks protection



In time a whole new species evolves



Strengthened to perfection







Thus I revive, from a place in the heavens



Reborn of mind and heart



Released and free of what once was me



To make a brand new start

~Remused, ©1999 Andrea Lake