I Want to Leave

I want to go to that place,
The place where the sun shines bright and warm
All day
On the emerald green leaves
Of the forest older than time itself,
Where the trees groan and creak as they grow,
And if you're quiet enough,
You can hear them.
I want to go to that place
Where the wild animals aren't afraid,
And neither are you,
So you sit and talk for a while,
And you both understand.
Where the breeze is gentle,
And the water calm,
And the moss is as soft as the softest down,
Where sleep is sound,
And without nightmares.
I want to go to that place
Where hate and fear die,
And only love exists.
But I can't take you with me,
And I hope you won't hate me for leaving.