The almost winter sun warms my skin
As it shines down, playing peek-a-boo through the trees
Cypress knees jut up from earth and bogs,
Hard to tell at first where the reflection ends and the trees begin
Pine needles, earth and wet leaves soften the foot falls as I advance
Cypress needles, warmed in the sun,
their scent carried on the breeze, fills my sense of release
Migratory birds chirping, “what’s with this heat?”
The beauty of life fills my lungs with each inspiration
The sound of the breeze builds in the distance,
A dull roar similar to the sounds of waves crashing on the beach
Butterflies flitter across the path, dashing away into the tree line
Light filters through the laurels, needles and dances on the ground
My knees beg to kneel and see how the softened needles would feel
Pressing into my flesh
The pure ecstasy of this moment is almost too much to bear
Tears well in the corners of my eyes
Easily misconstrued by passers by
My sternum lifts, my belly tightens
Elongating my spine, tractioning nerves
Increasing their sensitivity, drinking in
More and more of my surroundings
My mind wonders what it will be like to walk with him
I call in his energy and waves of electricity move up my skin; his signature
The blue sky opens through the trees
Right now deciding that I’ll enjoy the fullness of this solitude
Finding solace and sanctity in this moment
Another gusting breeze builds in the distance
Its dull roar subsides as it moves away
Like the tides, another building breath of the earth moves in
Wisps of hair tickle my skin
Today, yes, today is a beautiful day to be alive
Namaste
What beautiful words evoking such an exhilarating feeling. It’s both peaceful and exciting.
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Thank you, Vic!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Kay!
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My pleasure!
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This was so powerful Tiffany…I feel like I just took a walk with you and felt the emotion and power of nature all around me too. So glad you were able to get out and steal a warm day before the winter steps back in. Thanks for sharing the photos and giving us a deep breath of fresh air❤️😘
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Glad you enjoyed it! It was a very interesting hike … More came up after this, both naughty as well as not so nice. Needless to say, it was a very transformative day! Thank you for appreciating the post and images 😉
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Sorry about the not so nice part of this experience. But, I see your naughty post has landed…can’t wait to read!😘 🔥
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I’m looking forward to your response when you do read it 😉
And thank you for the empathy, all part of balance…it seems to find me whether I’m seeking it or not 😈😇
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