A Breath of Fresh Air

I open the door as the bold frosty air lightly caresses my face

I take a first step as my heel says Good Morning to the Earth

I wallow in the first adolescent rays of the sun and sky

My body embracing the refreshing misty chill

As the early spring dew glistens on the lush green of the forest

I finally commence on the voyage to my grandmothers

My path is long and narrow but I mustn't stray

The forceful river in all of it's beauty

The luscious mighty trees swaying before the commanding winds

The elegant butterfly whose wings flutter with great fervor

The mighty wolf striding with glorious prestige

Every step makes my body tremble with pure bliss

As I consume the pure charm of nature

The alluring bouquet of stunning flowers seizes all my senses

The aroma sweet

The majestic hue

The soft glistening flowers that captures my gaze

My body cannot ignore this fierce enchantment that has been cast upon me

As I take a sheepish step toward the bewildering beauty

My wary sight sharply averts to the wolf

No longer is the wolf's gaze noble

But fierce eyes that bore into my soul

My gentle eyes now brimming with distraught

My mind inflamed with fear

My body heavy as lead

I try to speak but all I can muster are 3 merciful last word...

“I’m sorry Grandma”

As I take in my last breath I can only be grateful,

Grateful that my last breath was a breath of fresh air.  

Be wary of all things pleasant to the body, for they are often disastrous to the soul.