I took my spirit soaring today
badly in need of repair
windows wide open
wind blowing hair
smiling all the time
from the inside out.
I sailed over the top
and through mountain ridges
down amongst lush valleys
sky as far
as the eye could see
scent of pine filled the air.
Along side the creek
adorned with cool breezes
hummingbirds hovering in mid air
a blue butterfly filtered about
and the last of the cicadas
sing on in the afternoon.
As I enter the forest trail
a sign reads
"Healing in Progress -
Please stay on the path"
and the irony of it all
makes me smile even more.
The absolute quiet
speaks volumes to me
with beautiful red rock
towering all around me
I feel safe
in the comfort
of mother earth's womb.
The sun
playing hide and seek
with the clouds
penetrating rays
shrouding distant mountains
in an enchanted veil of haze
and closer still
as I stop along the way
streaks of light
from the setting sun
poke through thick clouds
looking as a rolling blanket
passing over
the gentle slopes.
I took my spirit
soaring today
fed my soul
listened to my heart
and delighted my senses.
© Sharlie Mello
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