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Author: Lee Under the Cedar Trees

I'm a middle-aged nobody breathing one day at a time in Ontario, Canada.

This tiny corner of the Internet is an outlet for unmasking random thoughts and creations surrounding life in general, adventures in budō, and any other topics that come to a ridiculous mind.

"Through journaling, your voice cannot go unheard."

May You Write

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on October 28, 2025

May you write
And write
And write
Until you fill pages first
Then books
Leaf after leaf, spun between fingertips
So many that one could take months or years to read them 

May your heart’s desire accept them all

October 25, 2025

Autumn Forest

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on October 16, 2025

I’ve awoken in this forest again. 

Under these cedar boughs, shaking dead leaves  from my hair, I yawn and rub my eyes.

It’s already late, but sun rays are still finding their way in. The maple grove hidden inside has turned so orange, yellow, and iron red. The season is late too, and so my bones, my joints, my sinew — they all cry out their dread for the snowstorms that are always on their way, always just around the corner.
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2025-10-07 thoughts on a friend’s return

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on October 7, 2025

Such joy to see you returning so healthy and happy! With a spring in your step, no less, and a sparkle in your eye, holding care and forgiveness in the firm grasp of your hugs.

Granting acceptance with your presence, you return the missing to the damaged.

Everyone you touch finds themselves at least a little more whole for it.

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