The Silent Earth

we sought for answers
in the shrines and temples
but all that was there
were secrets in the stones

we consulted the oracle
high on the mountain
but all she could tell us
was the pattern of water

we tried to find solace
in the arms of nature
but all we could find
was moss and fallen trees

we sought out prayers
in books and ancient tales
but all that was read
were burnt memories

we sought for peace
in a simple shared garden
and we found our answers
there, in the silent earth