The Forest

All I need in life

is the forest.

The mosses,

the rich brown earth,

the sounds of birds,

water rushing,

otters swimming,

life in the wild

happening in front of my eyes.

All I need in life

is the lake.

Depth beyond imagination,

the cold embrace of the substance that gives life.

All I need in life

is the mountain.

The view of the land

from miles above.

All I need in life

is nature.

The wonder,

the beauty,

the solitude.