Tristan Robert Lange

a remnant\'s prayer

why do i feel so

guilty

when I am

guilt-

free?

Lord have mercy,

a silent plea

made upon

the stump

of a forested

tree.

is this

what will be

left to see?

is this

what will

become of

me?

am i this tree?

Lord, have mercy.

© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.

First published on tristanrobertlange.com, May 7, 2026.