“I don’t want to leave you and know nothing better than living close to you.

I swim in the ocean and admire your soft lights. Like an animal, I run in the mountains repeating the same prayer. “May your landscapes forever remain alive. And, for all those who will come after me, allow them to stay in touch with their child-like souls.”

I want to see the colors of your rainbow shining in my eyes. I want to hear the thunder and to feel the rain pouring down my face. I want to caress the walls of your hills, to know your strength and your courage. To feel your energy, to transcend time. You know how to make me feel alive, happy, enthusiast and loving. This makes me want to care for you and protect you.

I don’t know how to tame the fire you’ve lit in me. And, because everything brings me back to you, I know we will see each other again. May these words be carried by the wind to you.
Nature, I love you.”

- Jerome Junqua

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